Job Description

JOB TITLE: DESIGN AND MAKERSPACE TECHNICIAN

Links to: Learning Area Leader (Design)

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The incumbent will be working closely with Design teachers to help Year 7-11 learners perfect their design skills and realise their creative ideas during Design and Technology lessons. He/She will be expected to adapt and be flexible with the roles of Design Technician and Makerspace Technician, with more emphasis on the former. The candidate will be responsible for supporting our community in the use of our resources.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with the purchasing team to monitor, procure and replenish Design/Makerspace resources, while staying ahead of the curriculum demand curve

Material, tool and equipment preparations ahead of Design lessons and CCAs

Perform risk assessments and ensure that all learners and teachers follow the Health and Safety rules and regulations

Set up and manage Design/Makerspace equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines and hot wire cutters. Carry out simple troubleshooting and maintenance whenever required.

Liaise with third parties for regular repair and maintenance of equipment

Assist with the development of facilities and equipment

Provide training and support to learners and teachers on properly and safely operating Design/Makerspace equipment

Supervise learners in the classrooms outside of curriculum time to ensure Health and Safety measures are adhered to

Create user documentation to support the use of Makerspace equipment

Take on projects and tasks as assigned during school holidays

Involvement in whole school events and activities as required

To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and reporting manager

A TYPICAL DAY

After getting coffee from the Staff Lounge, I head down to the Design Department to check on a large 3D print that had been running overnight for a school play; it still has a few hours to go. I review the class schedule for the day and gather the necessary resources for the Year 8 apron design activity. Once classes begin, I assist the teacher by demonstrating to a new learner how to safely operate the sewing machine. Afterwards, I move on to the next class to replace 2 broken needles.

There are no classes in the period before lunch so I take my break at the Eco Cafe terrace. After my lunch break, I conduct a risk assessment of the newly arrived heat press. I then assist three Year 10 students in transferring graphics onto fabric through ink sublimation for a charity fashion show they are organizing. In the afternoon, I join the Design Department for their collaboration meeting and suggest ways on how the learners can prototype a new project in Year 9. I take note of the required materials and submit the request to our purchasing executives.

At the end of the school day, I oversee the Makerspace Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) where 8 learners are learning how to design and create resin art. I remove the 3D prints from the Ultimaker S5 and Bambu Labs X1Carbon printers so that the students can collect them in the morning. Finally, I ensure the Lego robotics spike hubs are charged for the next day\'s lesson.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Good people skills with initiative and creativity in problem solving

Organised and methodical in resource and time management

Proven interest in exploring and adopting new technologies

Health and Safety Level 2 certification is preferred. Otherwise, training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Knowledge of 3D software such as Tinkercad or Sketchup.

Prior experience in rapid prototyping, 3D modelling, and fabrication

Experience in basic maintenance of design machinery such as 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines and hot wire cutters, etc.

Experience with vector-based software like Inkscape and Vectornator

Experience with raster-based software like Canva and GIMP.

Prior experience in working with young people is desirable.

Experience in operating table saw, bench saw, belt sander and lathe is not required but is a plus. The School does not plan to have such equipment.

Knowledge of circuit design and prototyping is preferred

Expertise in coding and app development is a plus

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.

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