Fabrication Specialist Wood

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Closing Date:

04/01/2026

Type of Position:

Academic Program ManagementNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 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.

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Department:

Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

Summary of Job Duties:

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. The Specialist assist with the plans for future equipment and space needs processes lab pertinent work orders with Facilities Management and ensures clean organized and ordered fabrication work areas. The Wood Specialist works closely with students to effectively assist and mentors using the facility to leverage talents and build skills to help find fabrication solutions to their problems. 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 Wood Specialist assists in specialty projects related to the schools outreach and public engagement. Administrative duties include responsibly overseeing the Wood Lab facilities budget under the direction of the Fabrication Manager and Deans office.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Architecture Design or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least two years or more experience in fabrication construction or design-related setting

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with lab equipment listed in an architecture or design context such as various power saws drills sanders & milling machines

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with multiple material fabrication techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• Experience using and/or managing traditional and digital fabrication tools and equipment in a workshop environment preferably within an academic or research setting or the ability and willingness to gain proficiency.

• Experience working in an educational environment

• Software skill related to digital technology and fabrication (CAM Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper Adobe Suite)

• OSHA Certified

Knowledge Skills Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge and abilities of traditional fabrication assemblies and techniques (woodworking metal working)

• Working knowledge or experience of contemporary fabrication (CNC mill 3D Printing Laser Engraving)

• Leadership skills in delegating collaborating prioritizing work in the facility

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong communication skills to effectively supervise staff and ability to communicate clearly with faculty and students

Additional Information:

$46383 (Commensurate with education and experience)Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusRandal Dickinson Fabrication Manager

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling Grasping Hearing Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes