Fab Lab Specialist

Fab Lab Egypt, part of San3a Tech, is a community-driven makerspace focused on digital fabrication. We provide access to a wide variety of tools and resources for makers, creatives, learners, and entrepreneurs.

Established in 2012, Fab Lab Egypt empowers a diverse community of makers through our core values: Learn, Make, Share. We offer flexible access to facilities, discovery tours, hands-on orientations and workshops, creative residencies, and mentorship for hardware startups. We also provide professional manufacturing services in single units or small batches, along with expert support in design and prototyping. Additionally, we set up and support new makerspaces and innovation labs, handling everything from consultation to installation and training.

The Fab Lab Specialist is a hands-on technical person who helps operate the lab on a daily basis. They run machines, support members, follow established procedures, and keep the space safe, organized, and ready for use. They work closely with the Fab Lab Lead, Senior Specialists, and Coordinators to deliver a reliable, friendly, and safe experience for all users.

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  Lab Operations Execution – Carry out daily opening and closing routines, readiness checks, and 5S/cleanliness tasks to keep the lab safe, organized, and ready for use according to established standards.

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  Equipment Operation & Basic Maintenance – Operate digital fabrication tools (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC, electronics benches) following SOPs and safety rules, and perform routine setup and required maintenance.

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  Safety Compliance & Safe Use – Follow and promote safety procedures, PPE requirements, and access rules at all times, and flag unsafe behavior or equipment issues.

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  Member Service & Frontline Support – Provide front-line support at the desk and on the lab floor by answering questions, helping with simple setups, and escalating more complex or high-risk issues to more senior team members.

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  Onboarding & Orientation Support – Assist with member onboarding, lab tours, safety and tools orientations, and short consultations to help users get started confidently and safely.

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  Fab Lab Activities Setup & Support – Support workshops, courses, and drop-in activities by preparing equipment, materials, and spaces and providing basic technical help during activities.

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  Inventory Tracking & Stock Support – Record inventory movements, help monitor material and consumable stock levels, and flag low stock.

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  Systems Use & Data Logging – Use lab systems (booking, ticketing/helpdesk, CRM/membership, POS, logs) accurately as part of daily work and keep records up to date.

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  Events & Lab Representation – Participate in internal and external events representing the Fab Lab by supporting lab-side logistics, demos, and visitor interactions as part of the event team.

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  Operations Feedback & Collaboration – Provide feedback on recurring issues, member needs, and equipment status and collaborate on improvements to lab workflows and services.

Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent hands-on experience in digital fabrication/making.

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  Experience of 1–3 years in a fab lab, makerspace, prototyping workshop, product development studio, or similar environment.

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  Hands-on experience with at least one craft or basic makerspace equipment (CNC, laser cutters, 3D printers, electronics, etc.).

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  Strong customer service mindset and community-building mindset.

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  Clear written and verbal communication in Arabic and English.

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  Ability to learn and teach workshop skills.

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  Ability to meet all-on-site consistent attendance.

Nice-to-Have

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  Familiarity with CAD/CAM and design tools (e.g. Fusion 360, Rhino, SolidWorks, Illustrator/Inkscape).

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  Experience with membership-based environments.

Benefits