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Workshop Assistant

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Part-Time
Year-round
Undergraduate Students
$15.50-18.00/hr

About the
Position:

We are looking for talented high school or post-secondary students (grade 11 & up) with an interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) to assist with workshop tasks at our Makerspace. At The STEAM Project, we offer experiences that give our participants hands-on opportunities to learn, build, and explore. This role is fully in-person at our Makerspace in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Team-oriented and collaborative
  • Likes working hands-on with tools and technology
  • Optimizes the use of materials, workflow, cost, and efficiency during project production
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Requirements

Experience with design, prototyping, and hands-on building

Experience working with children and/or teens

Considered an Asset:

Hands-on experience with hand and power tools, 3D printers, and/or laser cutters.

Experience with Microsoft Excel and functions for organization

Experience with 3D design software (eg. AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Rhino)

Experience with 2D design software (eg. Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Corel)

Experience with safety measures in a workshop and with fabrication equipment

Role & Responsibilities

Help with project production and manufacturing

Assist with redesigning and modifying existing projects

Occasionally act as support in more technical lessons (eg. guiding a class through 3D printing, woodworking, laser cutting, etc.)

Additional Requirements

Required Certifications: Emergency First Aid with CPR-C (or willingness to obtain)

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This job may be funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). The SWPP program requires that candidates be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

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