Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA

3D Lab Assistant Manager - College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA

Full-timePittsburgh, PAPosted 2026-06-29Apply on Workday

Full job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts is searching for a 3D Lab Assistant Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

  • Deliver training programs and programmatic activities in the areas of machining, woodworking, and fabrication tools and equipment.
  • Monitor student shop open hours to ensure safe operation of equipment, to provide additional skills instruction, and to advise on component design and construction.
  • Work flexible hours including (as required) evenings and weekends to provide coverage for student shops.
  • Help students fabricate their own apparatus for course and extracurricular projects.
  • Provide design and prototyping advice to students, faculty, and staff engaged in academic, club, entrepreneurial, and extracurricular design-build projects.
  • Fabricate parts, assemblies, and experimental equipment to support campus research activities.
  • Contribute to the management, maintenance, and operation of both student and professional shops to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Multitask duties when several necessary simultaneously.
  • Have a passion to work closely with a diverse student body; and
  • Working with students, faculty, and staff in outreach activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School or GED
  • 1-3 Years of Relevant Work Experience

Requirements

  • Successful background check

Training:

OSHA - Hazardous Materials Safety Training

Location

Pittsburgh, PAJob Function

TechniciansPosition Type

Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time

Full timePay Basis

HourlyMore Information:

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  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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