Maker Lab Specialist

Job Title: Maker Lab Specialist

Department: Maker Lab

Reports To: Maker Lab Manager

Status: Full-time, Modified Full-time, or Part-time Non-exempt

Created/Revised: February 2026

Job Description:

Under general direction of the Maker Lab Manager, the Maker Lab Specialist performs a variety of tasks assisting patrons with their DIY projects from initial concept to final product.

Essential Duties:

  • Greets all users of the Maker Lab and fosters a welcoming, collaborative environment.
  • Schedules equipment reservations for patrons and gives tours of the Maker Lab.
  • Instructs and aids patrons in use of Maker Lab equipment and associated software; provides both one-to-one assistance and group instruction.
  • Enforces safety protocols and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment.
  • Maintains, calibrates, organizes, cleans, and troubleshoots all equipment in the Maker Lab, performing simple repairs as applicable.
  • Monitors use of consumable materials and tracks equipment usage.
  • Plans, designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates Maker Lab programs for patrons of all ages.
  • Plans/prepares displays, signs, or other materials for use across the Library system.
  • Assists staff members with projects in support of other Library departments.
  • Gathers statistics, prepares reports, and completes other projects as assigned.
  • Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, minutes and staff website as well as attending staff meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • Aptitude for operating and maintaining equipment used in the Maker Lab.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and read printed and on-screen information.
  • Ability to operate computers, laptops, tablets, printers, and multi-function devices.
  • Ability to perform basic math functions to include adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience in DIY and making.
  • Ability to calmly manage routine problems under guidance of manager and keep manager informed of departmental needs and concerns.
  • Must be able to travel to other locations in the community.

Education & Preferred Experience:

  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university, related technical certificate, or any equivalent demonstrable combination of experience and training.
  • Wide-Format & UV Printers such as Roland Tru-Vis & VersaUV models
  • High-watt laser engraver\cutters such as Eplilog Fusion Pro & LaserPecker
  • CNC Router/Mill such as Shop Bot & Nomad
  • Electronic cutters such as Silhouette Cameo
  • Sublimation such as garment & clamshell presses
  • Sewing/Tailoring such as sewing machine & embroidery
  • 3D printing such as PRUSA brand
  • Audio Recording such as PreSonus Studio, ATOM Pad, Mics, Amps
  • Media Conversion (35mm, 8mm, flatbed scanner, cassette-mp3, VHS)
  • Electronics soldering, desoldering, wire connectors
  • Power and hand tools such as drills, saws, pliers, screwdrivers
  • Software such as Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/PDF, Canva, VCarve, Slicer, VersaWorks, Sawgrass CreativeStudio, and SVG, PNG graphic files
  • 1-3 years of Customer Service experience strongly preferred.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

  • Work performed requires considerable mobility, medium duty lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, standing, and sitting at a variety of work benches and desks.
  • Lifting will require loading of 50+lb roll-type media into printers.
  • Work environment is prone to odors, including cleaners and disinfectants, machine related odors, and will contain dust or other allergens.
  • Must have sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permit satisfactory communication with others in an environment with moderate noise levels.
  • Working hours may be any combination of day, evening, and weekend.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by an individual working in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Troy-Miami County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Troy-Miami County Public Library’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.