About Cornell Tech 

Cornell Tech is a graduate campus of Cornell University that brings together faculty, students, business leaders, and tech entrepreneurs in a catalytic environment to reinvent the way we live in the digital age. 

  

A hallmark of Cornell Tech is a rapid pace of change and growth, which serve as opportunities to pursue excellence and improvement, not merely scale. We iterate to learn quickly from our activities and to improve our programs and ways of working. We further expect our organizational structure to continue to change, given the pace of our activities and programs and our iterative learning process. We see Cornell Tech serving as a model organization for our students, demonstrating the operations of a highly effective, dynamic, information-age organization. 

About MakerLab

The MakerLAB at Cornell Tech is a highly visible, and recently renovated prototyping facility and makerspace. Following its recent expansion to a new 2700 sq ft facility; the lab has doubled its equipment and operational capacity.

Position Summary

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

We are seeking a MakerLAB Woodshop Specialist with expertise in a variety of specialized equipment and tools, as well as a commitment to ensuring safety and technical support for students and research staff. This position requires proficiency in specific equipment, including Wazer Waterjet, Shopbot CNC, and Bantam CNC Mill, along with a strong understanding of woodworking and safe shop operations.

The Specialist will provide critical support for student projects, coordinate with research teams to meet project timelines and material needs, and assist in creating prototypes and samples for educational and research purposes. This role also involves training and guiding users on proper equipment usage, machine protocols, and safety standards.

This role requires someone who is proactive, highly organized, and able to work well in a collaborative and dynamic environment. The MakerLAB Woodshop Specialist will be integral to ensuring that students and research staff have the resources, guidance, and support they need to succeed in their projects.

Successful candidates will need to have and display the following competencies as part of this role:

Optimizes work processes • Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvementPlans and aligns • Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goalsCollaborates • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

This is a part-time, benefits-eligible, 1-year term position with the possibility of renewal. The weekly schedule is 2- hours per week, fully onsite at the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City. This position is expected to occasionally lift/carry up to 25–50lbs (e.g., raw materials, tooling, machine parts) and push/pull up to 50lbs (e.g., loading stock, adjusting fixtures, moving carts with materials).

Visa sponsorship is not available 

Starting Pay Range: $28.48-$36.00

Essential Functions Include 

Equipment & Operations Support and Training- 35%

Provide specialized support and technical guidance on the operation of MakerLAB equipment such as the Wazer Waterjet, Shopbot CNC, and Bantam CNC Mill.Ensure safe and effective use of all equipment by students and research staff, providing expert consultation as needed.Instruct users in the proper protocols, safety procedures, and operational standards for a variety of woodshop equipment.Assist with developing and implementing training materials for new users to ensure thorough and consistent instruction.

Student Consultations & Project Guidance- 20%

Hold regular office hours for 1:1 student consultations regarding fabrication, design, and equipment use for their MakerLAB-related projects.Offer troubleshooting and guidance on project development, ensuring students have the necessary resources and skills to meet their goals.Work closely with research staff and students to provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines.Collaborate to determine project material needs, assist in sourcing, and ensure timely acquisition of materials.Help produce prototypes and samples that support specialized teaching and research initiatives.

Maintenance, Repairs, & Equipment/Inventory Coordination- 20%

Schedule and perform routine maintenance for all equipment in the MakerLAB woodshop.Maintain detailed records of equipment repairs, maintenance, and procurement.Identify and report on any needed modifications or upgrades to equipment or lab spaces to improve functionality.Responsible for the inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.With guidance from MakerLAB Design and Technology Lead, evaluate vendors, supplies, and equipment, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely availability.

Woodshop Safety & Operations- 15%

Provide safety orientations and ongoing training for students on safe operation of woodshop tools and equipment.Conduct routine safety checks and audits to ensure all safety protocols are being followed.

Documentation & Reporting- 5%

Conduct test procedures and experiments as needed, documenting data and assisting in the preparation of reports for research and project assessments.

Other position-related responsibilities- 5%

 Participate in projects or other duties as assigned with occasional work responsibility falling above or below current classification. Completion of any university required compliance trainings. 

Required Qualifications 

Associate’s degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combinationExpertise in specific equipment (e.g., Wazer Waterjet, Shopbot CNC, Bantam CNC Mill)Overall familiarity with wood working and safe operations for a woodshopExperience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

Culture Of Inclusion and Community Standards 

As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared 
responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values 

As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this 
culture. 

While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success; Leadership Skills for Success 

    

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Rewards And Benefits 

Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits …More on Cornell Benefits 

   

University Job Title:

Technical Services Technician

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$26.55 - $36.23

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Evelyn Gordon

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Prior relevant work or industry experience

Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

Unique applicable skills

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2025-02-07