Ellie O

Digital Making Technician

Mar 2025 - Present • 1 yr 4 mos

Although Fiverr doesn't currently list Kingston University as a company option, I currently work as a Digital Making Technician at Kingston University, supporting students, researchers, and academic staff across a wide range of creative disciplines. I specialise in helping transform digital designs into successful physical products by preparing files for manufacture, advising on production methods, troubleshooting technical challenges, and supporting prototype development.My work includes preparing and optimising files for production, advising on manufacturing methods, troubleshooting technical challenges, and supporting prototype development. My expertise includes: - FDM & SLA 3D Printing - CO₂ Laser Cutting & Engraving - Fibre Laser Marking - Plotter Cutting (Zünd) - Vinyl Cutting - CAD/CAM Workflows - Manufacturing File Preparation - Rapid Prototyping - Technical File Preparation & Optimisation Alongside project support, I maintain specialist equipment, develop technical documentation, deliver one-to-one technical training, and help ensure safe and efficient workshop practices.

Graduate 3D Technician

Nov 2023 - Mar 2025 • 1 yr 4 mos

Although Fiverr doesn't currently list the University of Westminster as a company option, I worked as a Graduate 3D Technician supporting students and academic staff across a wide range of creative disciplines. My role combined digital fabrication with traditional workshop practices, supporting projects from concept through to installation. My work included: - FDM 3D Printing - CO₂ Laser Cutting & Engraving - Woodworking - Metalworking - Mould Making & Casting - Exhibition Fabrication Alongside supporting student projects, I built exhibition walls and displays, fabricated custom structures, assembled installations, maintained workshop equipment, and advised on materials, manufacturing methods, and construction techniques.