What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workshop Specialist, Robotics & 3D Printing: 25-06298 position at Akraya, Inc.?
Primary Skills: Machine Operator (Expert), Robotic Systems (Expert), 3D Printing (Expert), Workshop Operations (Advanced), Troubleshooting (Advanced)
Contract Type: W2
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Boston, MA
Pay Range: $32 - $35.99 per hour
Job Summary
The Workshop Specialist, Robotics & 3D Printing in Boston plays a hands-on role in supporting advanced fabrication and research initiatives. This position focuses on operating and maintaining a wide range of digital fabrication tools, with a primary emphasis on robotics and additive manufacturing. The Specialist will be responsible for programming robotic systems, developing end-of-arm tooling, ensuring safety protocols, and supporting 3D printing workflows. Working closely with internal research teams and external residents—including startups, academics, and industry leaders—the role contributes to innovation in design and making. This in-person role also includes maintaining workshop operations, improving processes, and ensuring equipment reliability within a highly collaborative and experimental environment.
Key Responsibilities
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
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Contract Type: W2
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Boston, MA
Pay Range: $32 - $35.99 per hour
Job Summary
The Workshop Specialist, Robotics & 3D Printing in Boston plays a hands-on role in supporting advanced fabrication and research initiatives. This position focuses on operating and maintaining a wide range of digital fabrication tools, with a primary emphasis on robotics and additive manufacturing. The Specialist will be responsible for programming robotic systems, developing end-of-arm tooling, ensuring safety protocols, and supporting 3D printing workflows. Working closely with internal research teams and external residents—including startups, academics, and industry leaders—the role contributes to innovation in design and making. This in-person role also includes maintaining workshop operations, improving processes, and ensuring equipment reliability within a highly collaborative and experimental environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and program robotic systems, including building end-effectors and ensuring safe operation.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot 3D printers and other digital fabrication tools in the workshop.
- Collaborate with Research and Resident teams to support design, prototyping, and fabrication projects.
- Maintain a safe and organized workshop, including equipment upkeep, material restocking, and cleanliness.
- Contribute to innovation and process development, improving workflows, tooling, and fabrication techniques.
- Hands-on experience with robotics systems (programming, tooling, safety).
- Proficiency in 3D printing technologies, both polymer and metal.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose/repair digital fabrication tools.
- Ability to work on-site in Boston and engage in hands-on workshop tasks daily.
- Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments, supporting research or prototyping teams.
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
Salary : $32 - $36
