Carpentry Model Maker

About Anant National University

Anant National University, India’s Premier Design University, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking.

Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion, innovation and collaboration. The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges.

About (Department)

At the heart of hands-on learning and creative exploration, Makerspace serves as a dynamic platform where students transform abstract ideas into tangible realities. With access to a wide array of materials including wood, plaster, clay, metals, plastics and many other materials which students engage in direct, material-based experimentation that nurtures both skill and imagination. Whether crafting art objects, developing functional prototypes, building proof- of-concept models for technology demonstrations, or progressing toward the commercialization of a working product, Makerspace is where innovation meets execution. It is not just a space it is an experience of making, doing, learning, and evolving.

Job Type

Contractual

Reporting to

Manager Makerspace

Required Education Qualification and Years of Experience:

• ITI degree in Carpentry / Woodworking.
• 2-year Indo-German Tool Room / Diploma in Mechanical or equivalent technical certification.
• 4–5 years of experience in design studios, academic labs, model-making studios, makerspaces, fab labs, or prototyping industry.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

• Assist students, faculty, and project teams in designing and fabricating furniture, prototypes, models, and experimental setups.
• Operate and maintain all woodworking floor machines (planer, jointer, spindle moulder, sanding machines, cutters, grinding machine, lathes, combi planner tools, bandsaw, CNC routers, vacuum forming machines, and handy power tools).
• Safely handle and operate a wide range of power tools and hand tools.
• Understand technical drawings, provide training, demonstrations, and hands-on support in woodworking techniques and model-making methods.
• Maintain machines, tools, and equipment in good working condition; carry out routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Ensure adherence to workshop safety standards and best practices.
• Support the Makerspace Supervisor in administrative tasks such as stock management, procurement, usage logs, and reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable innovative projects and experimental builds.

Key Skills

• Proven experience in woodworking, carpentry, and model making.
• Strong knowledge of wood types, joinery techniques, finishing processes, and prototyping methods.
• Ability to interpret design drawings and convert them into practical builds.
• Skilled in the use of woodworking machinery and power tools with high safety awareness.