New Member Onboarding

This guide covers everything you need to know in your first week as a member. For a higher-level walkthrough, also see the Start Here page.

Your First Visit

1. Get your fob — check in at the front desk to receive your 24/7 access fob.
2. Take the orientation tour — covers all zones and safety equipment.
3. Join Signal — most day-to-day communication happens in our Signal group (contact us for an invite).
4. Sign waivers — liability and photo waivers must be on file.

Access Levels

Tool Certifications

Some tools require a short certification before unsupervised use:

• 3D Printers — 15-minute orientation
• Laser Cutter — safety quiz (required)
• CNC Router — in-person training (~2 hours)
• Welding — external certification required

Rules of the Space

1. Clean up after yourself (5-minute rule).
2. Return tools to their designated homes.
3. Report broken equipment immediately in Signal.
4. No sleeping in the space.
5. Guests must be accompanied by a member.

Getting Help

• Signal — #help-desk for quick questions.
• Office hours — founders available Tue/Thu 6–9pm.
• Peer tutoring — post in #skill-share to learn from other members.

First Project Ideas

Not sure what to make? Try one of these to get familiar with the tools:

• Custom phone stand (3D print, ~2 hours)
• Engraved keychain (laser, ~30 minutes)
• LED circuit (soldering, ~1 hour)
• Simple shelf (woodshop, ~3 hours)