Master Prototyper

Basic Terms

• Must live on-site at Factor e Farm (accommodations are provided)
• Full time commitment (no outside jobs or telecommuting unless specifically negotiated)
• Applicant covers travel to and from FeF
• Applicant covers their own insurance needs
• Semi-monthly blog posting on the Factor e Farm Blog according to FeF Blogging Standards
• Financial compensation based on experience

Experience

• Professional (or equivalent) experience in custom fabrication and machining
• Experience with hydraulics systems
• Familiarity with basic electronic circuits
• Basic working proficiency in CAD and CAM systems
• Teaching experience

Perspective

• Each daily task can either add to or detract from our progress toward our vision.
• Each of us is responsible for creating ourselves and representing the world we desire to live in.
• This organization has the potential to create permanent solutions to age-old human problems and remove limitations that are invisible and that shape our view of ourselves and life itself. Our responsibility stands in proportion to this potential, and we should act accordingly.
• The Master Fabricator should voluntarily take on the responsibility of guiding our team into developing the skills needed to execute our vision within your specific domain, i.e. craftsmanship, machining, and fabrication.

Role

• Leading the fabrication teams.
• Prototype fabrication quality control.
• Training our team in how to properly operate machinery, use tools, and coordinate the fabrication process.
• Instilling a sense of pride in craftsmanship and inspiring others towards mastery.
• Designing shop organization strategy with management team.
• Enforcing shop conduct standards covering safety, quality, organization, and cleanliness.
• Advising the Director of Learning in developing curriculum covering fabrication and machining.