Laser System Setup Volunteer (One-Off Project) – Cambridge

Cambridge

Organisation Interlocknz Trust
Category IT
Hours Both/Flexible

We are looking for a skilled and practical volunteer to assist with setting up a home laser cutter that will support upcoming community projects and creative workshops. This is a one-off opportunity requiring just a morning of your time, ideal for someone confident with laser systems and happy to share their expertise.

This is the help we need

  • Assist with setting up and configuring a home laser cutter
  • Support installation and navigation of LightBurn software
  • Check safety features, including limit switches
  • Troubleshoot minor software or hardware issues
  • Test the machine to ensure it is running safely and smoothly
  • Offer brief guidance to staff if needed

Requirements:

  • Comfortable with computers and English
  • Able to explain how to fix issues to an older person with hearing difficulties, so they can do it themselves in the future
  • Knows their way around a laser cutter and LightBurn software
  • Patient, practical, and happy to teach someone with limited tech experience
  • Experience working with laser cutter systems
  • Familiarity with LightBurn and related software

Time commitment:

  • Just one morning
  • Enough time to set up the laser cutter, go through the steps, and show how to fix any issues in the future.

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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