Fabrication Specialist: Wood

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Wood lab equipment operation
Supervising technical and student assistants
Fabrication safety and training
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
  • The Fabrication Specialist: Wood is responsible for overseeing the Wood Lab facilities, providing training and support to students and faculty, and assisting with new fabrication technologies and curriculum support.
  • The University offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

Salary

Base: $46,383; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Wood lab equipment operation
  • Supervising technical and student assistants
  • Fabrication safety and training
  • Woodworking and material fabrication techniques
  • Lab budget oversight
  • Collaboration with students and faculty

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with digital fabrication tools
  • Software skills in CAM and design software
  • Leadership and organizational skills
  • Mentoring and communication skills
  • Experience in academic or research settings
  • OSHA certification

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, or related field
  • Minimum two years fabrication or design experience
  • Knowledge of architecture/design lab equipment
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • OSHA certification preferred
  • Experience with digital fabrication tools preferred

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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