Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Junior Product Realization Specialist - METAL (PRJS). In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining and enhancing the Prototyping facilities at NewLab. If you are passionate about hands-on work, have a keen eye for detail, and are excited about working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring adherence to safe work practices and promoting a secure work environment.
• Conducting daily safety checks on equipment and tools.
• Maintaining records and documentation to support safety protocols.
• Collaborating on projects and repairs within the Prototyping Labs.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools and facilities, with a focus on the metal shop.
• Managing tool inventory and consumables, restocking as needed.
• Collaborating with team members and users to ensure proper tool usage and cleanliness.
• Keeping meticulous maintenance logs and tracking replacements and repairs.
• Monitoring and maintaining fume and dust extractors and vacuums.
• Setting up the vinyl printer/cutter for member use.
• Post-processing 3D printed parts for members.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of facility upgrades.
• Collaborating with New Lab Staff and Members to determine prototyping requirements.
• Leading and developing on-boarding training programs.
• Operating and maintaining various tools and equipment.
• Participating in the review of technical documents for member support.

Position Requirements / Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety.
• Capability to lift up to 80lbs.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a patient, curious, and teamwork-driven mindset.
• Initiative and self-motivation.
• Experience in training and/or education within technical environments.
• Ability to follow instructions, troubleshoot technical issues, and work with manuals and drawings.
• Intermediate knowledge of woodworking and digital fabrication tools and processes.
• Profound understanding of metal fabrication techniques and tools.
• Skills in MIG and TIG Welding, sheet metal fabrication, and metal finishing.
• Familiarity with reading drawings, CAD, and 2D/3D modeling.
• Awareness of material properties in metal and plastic.

Advancement Opportunities:As you progress in this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support staff in generating job quotes and contributing to the design and engineering of final parts.
• Develop and execute machining plans for member requests.
• Deepen your understanding of material qualities and machining requirements.
• Monitor machining processes for accuracy.
• Utilize measuring and inspection tools to ensure workpiece conformance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

If you are excited to contribute to a vibrant prototyping community, expand your skills, and play a pivotal role in maintaining our state-of-the-art facilities, we encourage you to apply for the position of Junior Product Realization Specialist - METAL (PRJS).Join us in shaping the future of innovation at NewLabPayscale will be commensurate with experience and technical knowledge/skill but estimated base salary will range from $60,000-$100,000 USDWe at Newlab are committed to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to go beyond the bare minimum of buzz words to actually make decisions based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs, while championing diversity and inclusivity. This begins with hiring. We're committed to expanding our reach to as diverse a candidate pool as possible. Part of holding ourselves accountable is collecting information to measure those efforts. We ask that you please support us in this regard by completing our EEOC survey. There is no obligation to complete this survey, but doing so would help us uphold our values, and would be greatly appreciated. All of the responses are anonymized; the only information we receive is a summary of candidate responses.