University of Cincinnati
Makerspace Technician 3, Office of Innovation, Onsite
🇺🇸Cincinnati, Ohio, United States2 days ago
$82,000 – $82,000SeniorFull Time
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Ground Floor Makerspace
Our mission is to empower creative problem solvers. We accomplish this by providing training, access to shared equipment, and resources that support the full journey from ideation to creation. We serve a wide range of adult makers pursuing academic, research, entrepreneurial, and personal projects.
We offer three core services: membership, experiential making programs, and prototyping services. Through these offerings, we support innovation and impact across our city and region by providing low-cost access to a comprehensive community workshop.
Located in the 1819 Innovation Hub, we are part of a collaborative community of creatives, engineers, educators, and entrepreneurs dedicated to defining a new era of innovation and impact at the University of Cincinnati.
The Office of Innovation is excited to announce a career opening in the UC Makerspace: Makerspace Technician 3. Reporting to the Makerspace Director, the Technician 3 will lead the in-person DIY prototyping lab within the UC Makerspace and operate the 3D printing services, including FFF/FDM, SLA, SLS, and bound metal deposition technologies. Supported by a team of student workers, this role requires a strong blend of interpersonal and technical expertise, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and people concurrently. Core technical expertise in 3d printing and laser cutting is essential. Also in the purview of this role is a range of makerspace tools such as graphics printing, textiles and sewing, electronics and microcontrollers, vacuum forming, finishing, 3d scanning, and low fidelity prototyping.
Our ideal candidate is committed to experiential education through formal or informal teaching, possesses expertise across a wide range of makerspace prototyping tools and methods, and acts as a responsible steward of access to shared resources – helping ensure that all Bearcats can engage with our world-class makerspace. The Technician 3 will inherit a robust catalog of equipment certification programs and workshops and will contribute to the development of new learning experiences as well as the ongoing improvement of existing offerings.
Our goal is to hire at the Technician 3 level; however, we will also consider applications from candidates who meet Technician 2 qualifications and the aptitude to grow into the role. This position joins a team of skilled, motivated, and supportive colleagues dedicated to helping our students build a better tomorrow.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: up to $82,000 dependent on candidate experience
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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