Studio Technician – Digital Fabrication 3D Print Lab

Job Description: The 3D Print Lab Studio Technician will work as part of the Art and Design studio staff to manage the facilities in Arcadia Universitys Digital Fabrication Lab. This position will help oversee all lab activities within the digital fabrication studio to ensure safe operation of equipment and tools guiding students in digital fabrication-related skills and techniques.

The studio technician will foster a positive learning environment through patience excellent communication skills and expertise in making techniques related to digital fabrication.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Duties include but not limited to:

• Operation of all fabrication equipment including 3D Printers Laser cutters CnC and all post-processing equipment.
  
• Maintenance and repair (in house or though vendor support) all fabrication equipment.
  
• Maintain all materials inventory and track studio and student expenses.
  
• Work with students and faculty to ensure printability of all files and assist with necessary changes.
  
• Create and manage print queue of jobs to be fabricated and materials handling between jobs.
  
• Train and supervise student workers.
  

Marginal Function:

• Assist students/faculty with all aspects of equipment use and answer questions regarding software.
  
• Creation of sample work and assisting faculty members in the development of digital models

Qualifications:

• BFA or similar experience working in 3D Digital Fabrication Lab.
  
• Working knowledge of all modeling software including but not limited to:
  • Rhino7
    
  • ZBrush
    
  • Illustrator and Photoshop
    
• Working knowledge of all fabrication equipment including:
  
  • Stereolithography (SLA) Digital Light Processing (DLP) Fused deposition modeling (FDM) polyjet selective laser sintering (SLS) Powder/binder-based etc.)
• Related experience with the repair and maintenance of 3D printers using vendor service:
  
  • 3D Systems Projet
    
  • Stratasys Uprint
  • Formlabs: Form3
    
  • Epilogue Laser Engraver Boss Laser
    
  • CNC Mill
    
  • Artec Scanner

Notes: Start date - Spring semester January 12 2026

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadias Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once weve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the Best in the Northeast for 10 consecutive years. The Universitys graduate programs in Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Education and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadias quality academic programs unique approach to a liberal arts education and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at .

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded values-based learning community which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity national origin ancestry race color religion creed sex gender marital status affectional or sexual orientation age gender identity military or military veteran status disability family medical or genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare generous tuition benefits for employees and their families retirement benefits health and wellness programs and resources and much more.

Position Code:AC216A

Required Experience:

IC