About the role#
As a Makerspace Fellow, you will support our internal printing community by maintaining equipment and guiding employees through the 3D printing process. This role is based in Milwaukee for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on-site, balancing daily operational tasks with your own creative projects.
What you'll do#
- Maintain printers and tools in the Community SLA spaces, including routine cleaning, inspections, and troubleshooting.
- Keep the print farm and makerspace organized, safe, and fully stocked with resin, consumables, and tools.
- Produce parts for the Workplace Experience and Recruiting teams.
- Create and update signage, workflows, and documentation to help employees print independently.
- Host office hours and introductory sessions for new users.
- Improve existing equipment setups and update the Fellow handbook.
- Dedicate time each week to a personal design or engineering project using our hardware and materials.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student status.
- Hands-on experience as a maker, whether you have built, fixed, or printed items.
- Familiarity with 3D printing technology.
- Ability to work independently and manage recurring checklists.
- Comfort assisting people with varying levels of technical knowledge.
- Quick to ask for help when facing challenges.
- Bonus points for CAD skills in programs like Fusion, Onshape, SolidWorks, or Blender.
- Experience in a makerspace, fab lab, school shop, or customer-facing role is helpful.
- Skills in graphic design or content creation are a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through April).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid, full-time position with a weekly pay range of $1,000 to $1,300 USD.
About Formlabs
Formlabs manufactures 3D printers for engineers, designers, and healthcare providers. The company produces SLA and SLS printers along with post-processing equipment. Founded in 2011, it operates from its headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts. It maintains additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary. The organization employs approximately 791 people.
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