What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Lab Technician position at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Location: New York, NY Category: Staff Posted On: Tue Mar 31 2026 Job Description:
The Fabrication Lab Technician supports the PrintFX/Fabrication Lab (FabLab) by delivering high-quality digital fabrication and print services to the FIT community. This role provides technical expertise in 2D and 3D production processes, including file preparation, equipment operation, and post-production. The technician also serves as a key resource for students and faculty by offering hands-on support, training, and consultation to ensure successful project outcomes.
Essential Functions
Digital Fabrication & Production
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.
CBA Title
Technologist C
Salary
Salary: $64,663.77 per year
The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $64,663.77 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 91, after one year of service and annually thereafter.
Work Schedule
Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.
Benefits
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.
Pay Equity by State Employers
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.
Annual Security Report
The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
The working conditions for this position will be in any combination of an office space, classroom, or lab with potential exposure to chemicals, machinery, work in a confined space, health hazards, and equipment requiring specialized training. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional bending or twisting, frequent walking, occasional climbing, occasional pulling, pushing, or reaching, occasional repetitive motions, frequent use of hands to handle tools, and occasionally lifting over 50 lbs.
The Fabrication Lab Technician supports the PrintFX/Fabrication Lab (FabLab) by delivering high-quality digital fabrication and print services to the FIT community. This role provides technical expertise in 2D and 3D production processes, including file preparation, equipment operation, and post-production. The technician also serves as a key resource for students and faculty by offering hands-on support, training, and consultation to ensure successful project outcomes.
Essential Functions
Digital Fabrication & Production
- Prepare, process, and output files for large-format printing, fabric printing, and digital fabrication equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, and vinyl cutters.
- Perform post-production tasks and ensure quality control of all fabrication outputs.
- Provide specialized technical oversight of 3D printing workflows, including file preparation, printing, post-processing, and troubleshooting.
- Support advanced fabrication processes such as 3D scanning and asset creation.
- Maintain production workflows to ensure timely and accurate completion of student and faculty projects.
- Provide front-line and advanced technical support to students, faculty, and staff in both in-person and remote environments.
- Assist users with file setup, equipment use, and fabrication processes, ensuring alignment with lab standards and requirements.
- Manage front desk operations including job intake, logging, POS transactions, and general service coordination.
- Deliver consultations, orientations, and training sessions to support effective use of fabrication technologies.
- Ensure a high level of customer service and user satisfaction across all interactions.
- Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of fabrication equipment, hardware, and software.
- Conduct quality checks on completed jobs and maintain safe, efficient lab operations.
- Assist with procurement by researching materials, supplies, software, and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment in accordance with operational standards.
- Collaborate with faculty to support course-related fabrication needs and ensure equipment readiness for assignments.
- Develop and deliver instructional materials and workshops (both synchronous and asynchronous).
- Train and support student employees, lab monitors, and peers on equipment usage and customer service practices.
- Document procedures, workflows, and best practices to support lab operations.
- Perform basic administrative duties including data entry, recordkeeping, and responding to inquiries.
- Adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Support additional projects, outreach, and operational needs as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Industrial Design, Digital Fabrication, or a related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience working with digital fabrication technologies (e.g., 3D printing, laser cutting, large-format printing).
- Working knowledge of file preparation and design software used in digital production.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of advanced technical experience in digital fabrication or production environments.
- Experience supporting academic, lab, or maker-space environments.
- Knowledge of digital fabrication processes, design principles, and production workflows.
- Proficiency with computer systems, software applications, and fabrication equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and quality control skills.
- Ability to train and instruct users with varying levels of technical expertise.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and operational standards.
Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.
CBA Title
Technologist C
Salary
Salary: $64,663.77 per year
The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $64,663.77 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 91, after one year of service and annually thereafter.
Work Schedule
Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.
Benefits
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.
- Retirement Plans
- Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefit Plan
- FIT Tuition Exemption Program
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
- 4-day Summer Workweek
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Pay Equity by State Employers
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.
Annual Security Report
The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
The working conditions for this position will be in any combination of an office space, classroom, or lab with potential exposure to chemicals, machinery, work in a confined space, health hazards, and equipment requiring specialized training. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional bending or twisting, frequent walking, occasional climbing, occasional pulling, pushing, or reaching, occasional repetitive motions, frequent use of hands to handle tools, and occasionally lifting over 50 lbs.
Salary : $64,664