Fabrication Specialist: Wood

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Wood lab facilities oversight
Supervise technical and student assistants
Ensure lab safety and provide training
The Fabrication Specialist: Wood oversees operations and supervises technical assistants, student assistants, and others to ensure safety and provide training for the Wood Lab facilities

Job Summary

  • The Fabrication Specialist: Wood oversees operations and supervises technical assistants, student assistants, and others to ensure safety and provide training for the Wood Lab facilities.
  • This position is responsible for coordinating and collaborating to assist students and faculty in implementing new fabrication technologies and methods while, providing support in curriculum, research, and publications related to wood technologies.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Matching Summary

The Fabrication Specialist: Wood oversees operations and supervises technical assistants, student assistants, and others to ensure safety and provide training for the Wood Lab facilities.

Salary

Base: $46,383; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Wood Lab facilities oversight
  • Supervise technical and student assistants
  • Ensure lab safety and provide training
  • Assist with equipment and space planning
  • Process work orders with Facilities Management
  • Maintain clean fabrication work areas

Nice-to-have

  • Mentor students to build fabrication skills
  • Collaborate on new fabrication technologies
  • Support curriculum and research
  • Assist in outreach and public engagement projects
  • Foster collegial working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, or related field
  • 2+ years fabrication, construction, or design experience
  • Experience with power saws, drills, sanders, milling machines
  • Experience with multiple material fabrication techniques

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Tailored Resume

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