Tech Lab Workshop Assistant

Permanent employee, Full-time · London

Overview

At Zaha Hadid Architects, we are seeking to hire a Tech Lab Workshop Assistant on a permanent contract to join our growing team in London. This role involves assisting in making architectural models and supporting the Tech Lab Workshop Manager with 3D printing, file preparation and fabrication tasks. You will be able to run a project from start to finish while maintaining a calm approach, prioritize tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Main responsibilities

Assisting/leading in the creation of architectural models, not only final presentation models, but also throughout the design process.
Assisting/leading in the ‘fixing up’ of 3D files in preparation for either using with the 3D printers in-house, or the preparation of files for external companies.
Willingness to work with others, brainstorm ideas.
Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling, costings.
Assist in orderings and the maintaining of stock levels.
Help maintain an inviting, clean and professional workshop.
Show willing and enthusiasm towards the views and ideas of the office.
Work to the Health and Safety requirements, showing willingness to be involved in becoming first-aid qualified.
Be aware of the sensitive nature of some of the work which we do in the office and maintaining strict confidentiality when required.
Express an understanding of multiple views.
Showing willingness to be involved with workshops, internally and with external service providers and creatives.
Assist in preparation for events involving the Tech LAB/Workshop area.

Your profile

Willingness to learn new skills.
Enthusiastic and driven to work alone and with others.
Excellent written and verbal communicational skills.
Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently.
Excellent organisational skills.
Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and external suppliers.
Be driven to push their own skills and grow within the company.
Due to the nature of the position and the requirement to meet deadlines, there will be a requirement to work additional hours as necessary.

Skills Required

A good understanding of the 3D printing process, difference between the multiple technologies, and an understanding of the materials involved in each process.
Good Level of 2D + 3D CAD.
Good understanding of laser cutting.
Good understanding of CNC.
Good level and competence in using the machines within the workshop environment, saws, sanders, knives etc.

Desired skills and qualifications

High level of experience in one or more of the following programs: Rhino, Materialise Magics, AutoCAD, Maya.
Strong accuracy and ability in Model making skills.
Good understanding of Modelshop machinery and processes.
An understanding of geometry and its impact on architecture.
Exposure to the 3D printing Process, able to create files suitable to use with the 3D Printers.

How to apply

Please include your CV and, if applicable, portfolio in your application.

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About us

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) redefined architecture for the 21st century with a repertoire of projects that have captured imaginations across the globe. Creating buildings uniquely tailored to the communities they serve, ZHA has been awarded the highest honours from professional and academic institutions worldwide. Founded by Zaha Hadid in 1979, ZHA is one of the world’s most consistently inventive architectural studios—and has been for four decades. These decades of pioneering research are inscribed within our architecture to become more spatially inventive, more structurally efficient, more technologically advanced, and more environmentally considerate with every new design. Combining innovative architectural solutions with ecologically sound materials and sustainable construction practices, we do not look at the disparate parts, but work to understand them as a whole to meet the aspirations of each new generation. As an employee-owned business, we reinvest all profits back into our people and our company; continually enhancing our multidisciplinary research to address the challenges impacting communities around the world.

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