• Participate in the installation of equipment for the Woodworking/Digital Fabrication/Electronics Studios

• Assist with the maintenance, storage, and cleaning of specialized woodworking, digital fabrication, and electronics tools, equipment, and studio spaces, ensuring health and safety standards are complied with, and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Help the Manager Creative Studios facilitate the delivery of member creative projects by providing effective instructional support for use of tools and equipment within the studios to ensure appropriate use of the studios by members in the following labs:

Woodworking: jigsaws, drills, sanders, routers, band saws, mitre saws, drill presses, scroll saws, and panel saws

Electronics: oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator, microscope, waveform generator, breadboard, driver set, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi

Digital fabrication: laser cutters, 3D printers, vacuum formers, and vinyl cutters

• Contribute to the development of technical curriculums for the Studio Technical Programs, and based on these curriculums, provide technical instruction and evaluation of members on the safe, efficient, and effective use of tools and equipment within the Studios

• Assist the Manager Creative Studios keep an up-to-date inventory of all consumable and non-consumable materials and equipment within the -Studios, ensure all materials are in compliance with the Ontario Health and Safety Act, and facilitate consumable sales to members, as well as tracking, and ordering of consumables

• Assist with the creation, maintainance, and review Standard Operating Procedures for Studio spaces

• Facilitate a sign in-out and/or rental system for equipment

• Collaborate on creating and maintaining a database of external technical specialists as a resource for members

• Help monitor member capacity in the Studios and update booking calendars

• Support Manager Creative Studios as a point of contact for member enquiries regarding bookings and technical issues pertaining to the Studios

• Provide technical support for, and connect members to, Launchpad staff and resources (including other Launchpad studios)

• Maintain a respectful and mindful studio culture in shared spaces that emphasizes best practices, professionalism, proper stewardship of equipment and resources, and upholds the Respect in the Workplace policy of Artscape Daniels Launchpad

• Responsible for staying current on traditional and digital equipment, tools, materials, and processes

• Provide support to Manager Creative Studios to identify efficiencies and improvements in work processes that benefit organization-wide

• Undertake administrative duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• 2-4 years as a studio technician in Woodworking/Digital Fabrication/Electronics studio/lab spaces, and/or an equivalent combination of professional experience and training

• Must possess strong knowledge of art, design, creative studio production, and experience in various technical studio needs

• Must possess a high level of experience, knowledge, skills, and expertise, in the tools, equipment, and processes used in either Woodworking, Digital Fabrication, and/or Electronics Studios, with an aptitude and willingness to quickly learn the skills necessary to effectively serve as a technician in all these studios

• Comfortable juggling multiple and/or conflicting priorities, and a rigorous and empathetic communicator, collaborator, and troubleshooter

• Experience using software, programming, and digital design tools associated with the woodworking, digital fabrication, and electronics industries, such as AutoCAD, Rhino, Solidworks, 123D Suite, Arduino (IDE), Raspberry Pi, open source coding, and Adobe Suite, as well as strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Defaults to planning and processes, but comfortable in chaos and rapid timelines

• Fluent in verbal and written English, with knowledge of a second language considered an asset

• Strong ability to assist members working in an interdisciplinary manner from concept to fabrication

• An understanding and interest in the research and work necessary to create more sustainable practices in this field, including familiarity with wide range of materials

• Experience with woodworking and digital fabrication technologies related to art and design practice, and general electronics experience

• This position will require moving and lifting of raw materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.

• This position also requires the willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Proven experience and commitment to customer service in facilities with high volume use, as well as highly organized, with clear written and verbal communication

• Experience in and commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment supporting a diverse range of practices and backgrounds

• Proven track record of working well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional training, and aesthetic sensibilities in a creative environment