SHOP TECHNICIAN

Shop Technician

Arizona State University

Off-Campus: Chandler/Gilbert

JR128846

End Date: November 13, 2026

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range: $50,000 - $58,000 per year; DOE

Arizona State University’s Chandler Innovation Center (ACIC) is looking for an experienced fabrication shop technician. In this role, you will support students, faculty, staff, and ASU affiliates in a 17,000-square-foot fabrication shop in downtown Chandler.

The ASU Chandler Innovation Center fabrication shop is a university-wide resource available to ASU students, faculty, staff and affiliates for work on ASU projects. The fabrication shop contains a wood shop, metal shop, MIG and TIG welding, machine shop, sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, and several 2D and 3D design workstations. The shop is part of a 33,297 sq. ft. facility featuring flexible use classroom, meeting, event and office space.

The Shop Technician supports shop users with specialized equipment in a manner which prioritizes safety, customer service, and learning. The Shop Specialist contributes to creating an environment which encourages and supports users in completing their projects.

Primary responsibilities include instructing shop users on the safe use of specialized equipment, preparing equipment for use, and proactively approaching users to mentor them through their project hurdles.

A successful candidate will have previous experience in customer service, retail, or hospitality, and informal or formal experience in any fabrication area with a willingness to learn more. Training is provided on all equipment. Every project is different and candidates should feel comfortable navigating and troubleshooting ambiguous situations.

A full equipment list can be found on our website links.asu.edu/ACIC

Days and Schedule:

This is a full-time position, 40 work hours per week. The assigned schedule changes each semester based on ASU course schedules and shop needs and generally falls within the shop’s standard operating hours:

• Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Occasional work outside standard operating hours may be required for special events.

Essential Duties:

Equipment Instruction

• Lead one-two hour workshops that teach users how to operate fabrication equipment safely and effectively.

Equipment Maintenance

• Prepare equipment for reservations by checking functionality, performing preventive maintenance, and cleaning and organizing work areas.

Customer Service

• Proactively engage with shop users to understand their projects, identify potential challenges, and offer practical solutions
• Communicate instructions, expectations, and recommendations clearly and respectfully

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in one or more of the following fabrication areas
• Textiles
• Woodworking
• Metalworking
• Machining
• Electronics
• Experience using 2D or 3D design software
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or leading classroom or small group instruction.
• At least one year of experience in customer service, hospitality, or retail environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience preparing instructional materials, maintaining training records, or documenting projects.
• Experience using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, or Google Sheets
• Experience using email, digital calendars, or scheduling software

Working Environment:

• Onsite work at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center (ACIC) is required. Requires a flexible working schedule in order to accommodate scheduled use of the shop which will include evenings and weekends.
• Work duties are performed in an environmentally controlled shop setting.
• Activities include use of office equipment including a laptop computer and shop equipment including complex and heavy machinery; subject to extended periods of standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Regular communication to perform essential duties.

Department Statement:

The ASU Chandler Innovation Center fabrication shop is a place where ideas take shape, providing ASU students, faculty, staff and affiliates with the tools and space to design, build and bring ASU projects to life. This university-wide resource supports hands-on creativity and collaboration through woodworking, metalworking, MIG and TIG welding, machining, sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, and 2D and 3D design workstations. The shop is part of a 33,297-square-foot facility featuring flexible classroom, meeting, event and office spaces that support learning, connection and innovation.

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the .

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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