Tool Room Technician – Metal Lab

Department: MakerSpace

Posted On 15th Sep 2025

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/Diploma in Carpentry, Metal Technology, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 year Indo-German Tool Room course / Diploma in Mechanical or equivalent technical certification.
• 2–3 years of experience in industry floor shop, academic mechanical labs, prototyping studio, metal industry, sheet metal industry, or welding floor shop.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

• Manage tool room operations including issuing, receiving, and recording all tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock records in coordination with the technician and supervisor.
• Assist students in fixing tools on machines and guide them in the safe use of handy power tools.
• Keep detailed logs of machine maintenance, servicing, and repairs.
• Support the technician during projects, workshops, and studio sessions whenever required.
• Actively participate in machine maintenance activities to ensure smooth functioning of the lab.
• Coordinate procurement processes including tool requisition, inward materials, and related documentation.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are well maintained, calibrated, and ready for use.
• Promote adherence to safety protocols and proper handling of tools within the lab.
• Provide assistance in organizing and setting up tools, fixtures, and accessories for lab activities.

Key Skills

• Experience working with metal lab tools, welding machines, metal lathes, sheet metal, metal drill machines, and handy power tools.
• Experience in maintaining welding machines (MIG, TIG, and Arc), metal lathes, grinders, drills, and other fabrication tools.
• Strong knowledge of tool room practices, stock management, and record keeping.
• Ability to assist students and staff with tool setup and troubleshooting.
• Good coordination and communication skills to work with students, technicians, and supervisors.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Hands-on attitude with a proactive approach to machine upkeep and procurement processes.

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