Fabrication Lab Manager — Academic BEAR Lab

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning seeks a Fabrication Manager for the BEAR Lab to lead fabrication operations, equipment maintenance, and student staff supervision.

The role requires strong technical and managerial skills, with a focus on safety training, workflow optimization, and documentation. You will coordinate with the lab director to ensure readiness of tools and workspace, and manage projects within a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Experience in an academic setting preferred.
• Certified in fabrication preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operation of the lab in coordination with the lab faculty director.
• Establishes, maintains, processes, and updates files, records, certificates, and/or other documents.
• Manages student staff, including schedules and delegates tasks.
• Performs regular maintenance on equipment and completes necessary repairs.
• Optimizes policies and procedures to improve student experience.
• Maintains readiness and functionality of equipment and workspace.
• Develops a systematized approach for safety and trainingsessions among staff and students.
• Greets and directs visitors, resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operationsof the lab.
• Stocks and distributes supplies.
• Gathers and consolidates data for reports.
• Administers other digital content including Canvas, our content management system.

Skills

Staff management

Safety compliance

Lab operations

Technical troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

Revit

AutoCAD

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning seeks a Fabrication Manager for the BEAR Lab to lead fabrication operations, equipment maintenance, and student staff supervision.

The role requires strong technical and managerial skills, with a focus on safety training, workflow optimization, and documentation. You will coordinate with the lab director to ensure readiness of tools and workspace, and manage projects within a university setting.