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About the Role
The ReCreateIt Gigalab Technician supports the collection, processing, and conversion of waste plastics into usable products using Gigalab manufacturing systems. This role involves operating and maintaining recycling and 3D printing equipment, developing prototypes, tracking metrics, supporting volunteers, and ensuring lab operations are safe and efficient. The position directly contributes to waste diversion, product development, and community sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Assist in collection, sorting, cleaning, and shredding waste plastic materials for 3D printing.
- Monitor and maintain granulation equipment for proper functionality and safety.
- Identify and test different types of plastics for optimal system performance.
- Operate 3D printers to create usable products from recycled plastic flakes.
- Monitor 3D printing processes, ensuring quality control, proper layering, and material consistency.
- Model functional parts in CAD software for printing and sale.
- Record and track material inputs, print results, and product outcomes for analysis.
- Provide feedback and suggestions for improving hardware, recycling, and manufacturing processes.
- Maintain training, plastic waste reuse, and sales reports.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop new product ideas and solutions that promote sustainability and community.
- Coordinate and lead training sessions with volunteers.
- Assist with research on alternative sustainable materials and techniques.
- Represent the project in relevant spaces, seeking partnerships with local entities.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed while operating machinery and handling materials.
Requirements
- A passion for sustainability, recycling, or manufacturing processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Enrolled in a degree program (or recently graduated) in Manufacturing, Applied Technologies, Engineering, Materials Science, Public & Social Service, Environmental Science, Conservation, Sustainability, Business or related field.
- Basic understanding of 3D printing technologies.
- Familiarity with CAD software or design tools, namely basic slicing software skills and OnShape modeling software suite.
Skills
- 3D printing
- CAD software
- OnShape modeling software
- Slicing software
Location
- Austin, TX 78704
Work Type
- Part Time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Degree program enrollment or recent graduation in a related field preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
About the Company
- The ReStore Admin Office is part of an organization focused on waste diversion, product development, and community sustainability initiatives.