Fabrication Specialist: Wood

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Wood lab facilities operations
Supervise technical and student assistants
Ensure 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: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Wood Lab facilities operations
  • Supervise technical and student assistants
  • Ensure safety and provide training
  • Assist with equipment and space planning
  • Process work orders with Facilities Management
  • Mentor students in fabrication solutions

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate on new fabrication technologies
  • Support curriculum and research
  • Assist in outreach and public engagement
  • Maintain collegial working relationships

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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