MakerBot Industries

This position is in the heart of the action of a growing start-up and demands a person who wants to work hard, has patience, technical knowledge and writing skills. You’ve got fires to put out, questions to answer, orders to process, and infrastructure to implement, all the time.

You’ll be responsible for eloquently representing a growing DIY 3D printer and technology company to it’s customers directly. Via email, on the phone, or in person. You’ll help customers solve their technical challenges, sooth their nerves, and reinforce our brand. It’s a challenge, but it’s a dynamic, fun one. The person best suited for this position is an adaptable problem solver with a mind for mechanical, electronic, and software troubleshooting challenges. You’ll put your strong interpersonal and written skills to the test.

We need you to answer emails, but you should also be proficient and comfortable with Mac, PC, and Linux operating systems, design/editing softwares, cameras, and the creative process. The office tools we use most of the time should be a no-brainer. Current MakerBot Operators preferred, but not a requirement. If you’ve had experience with DIY technology, that could be very helpful. You will be processing orders, so an interest in participating directly in a multifaceted online store is a final requirement. Full time, on-site only.

Desire to offer revolutionary technologies and change the world a plus.
Help democratize manufacturing and establish personal manufacturing as a household phrase.

Submit your cover letter, resume, and linkedin profile (preferred)

Brooklyn. Easy access to subway.

Reply to: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/tch/2239730862.html

No phone calls, please.

This weeks Robot Hospital! Episode Two is truly reaching for new heights of pre-production here at the BotCave! Those crazy live-stream days are fading into memory~ We have a great instructional segment from Ethan, who teaches you proper Stepper Driver Calibration, and later he covers the 3D Printing blogosphere in his weekly “Blog Rap.” Griffin and Marty demonstrate connecting the Unicorn to the Thing-O-Matic in fine style, and Matt details some great, and not so great, ideas for finishing techniques to use on your printed objects. We have a second interview with Marek from BeatBots, and the Keepon stops by and teaches robots everywhere how to hold space on the dance floor. Isaac drops in to discuss MakerBot Water Soluble PVA, and debuts version one of the Robot Hospital! intro! We’re going for it with this episode, it’s a new benchmark for what’s to come! Musical intro chops from “The Insider”

Earlier this week, Andy put together our newest kit – Evil Mad Scientist’s Egg-Bot!
Before we got ourselves all yolky, we decided to try some light bulbs.
I was hoping we could get a cool gobo-effect from printing on the bulb.
The light effect didn’t work so well, but they do look great, especially if you have ‘em on a dimmer!

Here’s a video of it printing a demo pattern that we found on the website.

BotCave store!

Imagine, if you will, a symphony of tearing plastic sheeting, squeaking packing tape, humming motors, camera flashes, and the occasional buzzing machine.

Today has been a very exciting day for me.  In preparation for tomorrow’s first ever Botacon I caught the redeye from California¹ to New York arriving early this morning.  A little while later I arrived at the Botcave – MakerBot Industries headquarters in Brooklyn.

The place is completely abuzz with activity – numerous robots humming, bubble wrap crinkling, and Thing-O-Matic boxes getting packed, stacked, and shipped to loving homes around the world.  I can’t wait to work play with one!

1. Braving the rigors of time <zone> travel! [↩]

Forklift delivered to the Botcave in anticipation of growth. Photo taken on September 13, 2010 by Olivia Koski

Remember just a few months ago when we had that forklift delivered and we needed a forklift to lift it?

Less than a month ago, the Botcave warehouse was full of loosely organized but slightly messy piles of boxes.

The Botcave warehouse before shelves were installed. Photo taken on October 18, 2010 by Olivia Koski

Well, things are a lot different now. Our garage has been transformed with the addition of towering shelves that keep our ever expanding stock of MakerBot items organized.

Towering shelves line the Botcave warehouse. Photo taken on November 29, 2010 by Olivia Koski

It’s a good thing we got the forklift when we did!

It’s amazing how quickly things change at the Botcave.