Fabrication Manager

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

Posting Details

Job Title Fabrication Manager

Division Divison of Academic Affairs

Department Dean Architecture & Planning

Work Status Full Time

Position Category Staff

FLSA Exempt

Pay Range Exempt

Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000 / year

Fund Source Federal/Grant

Job Summary

The School of Architecture and Planning is seeking a fabricationshop manager for its Built Environment Applied Research ( BEAR )Lab to perform a variety of managerial and fabrication duties. Theposition requires knowledge of fabrication, management, technology,software and tool maintenance and repair.

Job Duties

• Oversees the daily operation of the lab in coordination withthe lab faculty director.
• Establishes, maintains, processes, and updates files, records,certificates, and/or other documents.
• Manages student staff, including schedules and delegatestasks.
• Performs regular maintenance on equipment and completesnecessary repairs.
• Optimizes policies and procedures to improve studentexperience.
• Maintains readiness and functionality of equipment andworkspace.
• Develops a systematized approach for safety and trainingsessions among staff and students.
• Greets and directs visitors, resolves routine administrativeproblems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operationsof the lab; accepts, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Stocks and distributes supplies.
• Gathers and consolidates data for reports.
• Administers other digital content including Canvas, our contentmanagement system.
• Performs a range of staff and/or operational managementduties.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college oruniversity.

Experience:

• A Minimum of three years of experience directly related to thespecified duties and responsibilities is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences:

• Experience in an academic setting.
• Experience with diverse groups.
• Five years or more of experience.
• Certified in fabrication.
• Related Trainings of Certifications.
• Completed work specific training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong use of technology (digital filing, computer use)
• Familiarity, interest and experience in tool maintenance andrepair
• Skills in the use of software/platforms, such as, but notlimited to:
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams
  • Google Workspace: Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets,Google Forms, Google Slides
  • Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Zoom and other web conferencing tools
  • 3D modeling software: Rhino, Blender, SolidWorks, AutodeskRevit, or other
  • CAD / CAM software: RhinoCAM, Autodesk Fusion, SolidWorks CAM,or other
• Ability to maintain confidential materials with discretion andtact
• Ability to understand, develop and implement specificinstructions and procedures
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritizetasks
• Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of staff management and ability todelegate tasks

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number ST01638
• Number of Vacancies 1
• Job Open Date 10/15/2026
• Application Review Date
• Job Close Date 10/30/2026

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • EDULedger (formerly Diverse Issues in Higher Ed)
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Insight into Academia (formerly Insight into Diversity)
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-Atlantic HERC (Higher Education RecruitmentConsortium)
   • Other Online Advertising
   • Agency Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
2. * Did you obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited collegeor university or equivalent training and certification inmanagement and/or fabrication?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have at least a minimum of three years of experiencedirectly related to the specified duties and responsibilities?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State Universityemployee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? IfYES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state theagency. If not applicable, put N/A.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * How many years of experience do you have in this type ofposition?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+