Fabrication Specialist: Wood

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Wood fabrication techniques
Lab equipment operation
Supervise technical staff
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 insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Wood fabrication techniques
  • Lab equipment operation
  • Supervise technical staff
  • Student mentorship
  • Fabrication solutions

Nice-to-have

  • Digital fabrication tools
  • Academic workshop experience
  • Curriculum support
  • Public engagement projects

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the US

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