Fabrication Lab Manager & Instructor

Bridgewater College; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tuition benefits for dependents

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative academic environment

Job summary

Bridgewater College seeks an experienced prototyping and fabrication machinist to oversee its fabrication and machining lab facilities in support of the engineering program. This full-time 10-month role starts in January 2027 and may involve teaching and assisting with design-focused courses.

Responsibilities include acquiring, setting up, and testing equipment; maintaining and repairing gear; tracking inventory, expenses, and capital spending; and training students in safe use of machines.

Qualifications

• At least four years of machining and fabrication experience.
• Hands-on experience with machining equipment and related tools.
• Commitment to safety and ability to train others in proper use of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage fabrication facility operations for student projects and labs.
• Acquire, setup, and test equipment for fabrication spaces.
• Maintain, repair, and replace equipment as needed; train students and staff in safe use.
• Track inventory, upkeep and repair expenses, and capital spending for labs.

Skills

Machining & fabrication

Equipment maintenance

Teaching support

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

CNC milling

Job description

Bridgewater College seeks an experienced prototyping and fabrication machinist to oversee its fabrication and machining lab facilities in support of the engineering program. This full-time 10-month role starts in January 2027 and may involve teaching and assisting with design-focused courses.

Responsibilities include acquiring, setting up, and testing equipment; maintaining and repairing gear; tracking inventory, expenses, and capital spending; and training students in safe use of machines.