AACE Lab Support Technician - FT

Posted On: July 1, 2026

Hours: Full Time

Description:

JOB SUMMARY
As part of this role, you will assist in overseeing the lab’s student technicians who work with you to support operations. This includes but is not limited to coordinating student technician schedules, assisting with the training of new student technicians, and delegating tasks to student techs as needed. In addition to maintaining a safe and functional lab space, you serve as a resource for students who have questions or need guidance while using the lab’s equipment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Assist students with the operation of all equipment. This includes communicating procedures to ensure that all equipment is used in a safe and appropriate manner.
•    Work closely with the AACE Lab Director to track students’ use of the lab and assist
with developing workflows that adapt to how students are using the space.
•    Together with the Sr. AACE Lab Technician, you will serve as a point-person for operation of the CNC router, and coaching students on file preparation in RhinoCAM.
•    Assist with developing reference & instructional guides for the lab’s equipment and
operational processes.
•    Maintain a clean and safe lab environment, through conducting regular maintenance, cleaning, and by identifying potential hazards.
•    Monitor and organize the queue of student submissions.
•    Assist with coordinating Student Technician schedules based on students’ availability
and the Lab’s needs.
•    Delegate tasks to student technicians as needed.
•    Contribute to the lab’s ongoing collection of examples and exercises.
•    Monitor material and consumable levels and usage and notify the lab director when materials are low or depleted.
•    Demonstrate a positive and welcoming attitude when working with students and make
decisions that contribute towards making the AACE Lab accessible and equitable.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
•    Proficient using Rhino 3D within the context of Art, Architecture, and Engineering.
•    Proficient with RhinoCAM and operation of CNC routers, for a wide variety of job types and materials
•    Proficient with the operation of Universal Laser Systems (or similar) CO2 laser cutters.
•    Proficient with the operation of Fablight (or similar) metal laser cutters.
•    Proficient with the operation of a variety of 3D printing systems including but not limited to: Formlabs (or similar SLA) and Bambulab (or similar FDM) 3D printers.
•    Proficient with the operation of Omax (or similar) waterjet cutters.
•    Comfortable learning and using new software and tools on a regular basis.
•    Comfortable operating supplemental equipment including air compressors, dust collection systems, and air filtration systems.
•    Familiar with the safe and proper use of a wide range of handheld tools.
•    Familiarity with appropriate PPE precautions related to noise, dust, fumes, and handling of potentially hazardous materials such as Isopropyl Alcohol, Resins, and fine particulate.
•    Experience with opening & closing a workshop or lab space including but not limited to maintaining a clean environment, start-up and shutdown of equipment, locking and unlocking the room, etc.
•    Knowledge of a variety of materials and their properties.
•    Knowledge of electronics, such as soldering & basic circuitry.
•    Good verbal and written communication skills.
EDUCATION
•    Bachelor's Degree and/or significant professional experience in a field relevant to Art, Architecture, and or Engineering disciplines.
RATE: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour.

This is a unionized position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email materials to: hr@cooper.edu

 

 

  • Founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art, architecture and engineering, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.

  • “My feelings, my desires, my hopes, embrace humanity throughout the world,” Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when, “knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep.”

  • From its beginnings, Cooper Union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder Peter Cooper's proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony.

  • Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity, and develop a sense of social justice that would translate into action.