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*Professional (or equivalent) experience in custom fabrication and machining
*Professional (or equivalent) experience in custom fabrication and machining
*Experience with hydraulics systems
*Experience with hydraulics systems
*Confidence with electronic circuits or willing to acquire competency
*Competency with mechanical and electrical systems
*Basic working proficiency in CAD and CAM systems
*Basic working proficiency in CAD and CAM systems
*Teaching experience
*Teaching experience

Revision as of 14:27, 3 August 2012

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
  • Competency with mechanical and electrical systems
  • Basic working proficiency in CAD and CAM systems
  • Teaching experience

Role

  • Building prototypes
  • Leading teams of fabricators and apprentices in prototyping and production runs
  • Prototype fabrication quality control
  • Training our team in machine operation and tool use
  • Coordinating 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