College of Design FabLab Student Tech-Generalist

Job Title
College of Design FabLab Student Tech-Generalist

Requisition Number
DU14418

Department Name
8N040:Design Facilities/Shops/Technology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
Starting at $12.00 - 15.00 per hour

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky.

Required Related Experience

Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky.

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Physical Requirements

Standing for prolonged periods of time while assisting FabLab customers. Some lifting

up to 50 pounds.

Shift

Working hours flexible but occur during open lab hours M-F 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, weekend hours are Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Job Summary

Student workers in the College of Design Fabrication Lab are the first contact point for all

students who seek the lab’s services and its tools and equipment, including digital tools.

As a student worker you will help guide your student peers with the physical and digital processes

central to the College of Design curricula. From planning to execution, you will work as a part of

a team to provide hands-on support while promoting an environment of inclusive and collaborative learning. Student workers also provide operational and maintenance support by performing routine quality and safety checks to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the Fabrication Lab.

What a typical day includes:

• Assisting peers with a variety of fabrication techniques and projects including wood working, laser cutting, CNC milling and metals.

• Checking out/in borrowable tools.

• Maintaining inventory

You should apply if:

• You are interested in furthering your knowledge and experience in design technology using a variety of fabrication methods.

• You enjoy collaborative opportunities with your student peers in and out of the College of Design.

• You are comfortable helping others solve problems with a kind and patient attitude.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Software support – Rhino, Adobe suite, Revit
• Print output, 3D Printing, large format inkjet, and laser printer
• Laser cutting/engraving
• General fabrication

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Software support – Rhino, Adobe suite, Revit
• Print output, 3D Printing, large format inkjet, and laser printer
• Laser cutting/engraving
• General fabrication

Deadline to Apply
03/29/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.