Fabrication Manager

Morgan State University; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University in Washington, DC, is seeking a Fabrication Manager for BEAR Lab within the School of Architecture and Planning. The role combines laboratory operations leadership with hands-on fabrication, equipment maintenance, and safety training, reporting to the lab faculty director.

You will manage student staff, organize documentation, and coordinate resources while ensuring efficient workflows, data reporting, and compliance with institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Experience in an academic setting is preferred.
• Experience with diverse groups is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily lab operations in coordination with the lab faculty director.
• Manages student staff schedules and task delegation.
• Maintains equipment readiness and performs repairs as needed.
• Develops safety and training programs for staff and students.
• Gathers data for reports and administers digital content including Canvas.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Staff management

Safety training

Fabrication knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Zoom

Rhino

Blender

SolidWorks

Autodesk Revit

RhinoCAM

Autodesk Fusion 360

Job description

Posting Summary

Job Title: Fabrication Manager

Division: Division 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 fabrication shop manager for its Built Environment Applied Research (BEAR) Lab to perform a variety of managerial and fabrication duties. The position requires knowledge of fabrication, management, technology, software and tool maintenance and repair.

Job Duties

• 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 training sessions among staff and students.
• Greets and directs visitors, resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operations of 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 content management system.
• Performs a range of staff and/or operational management duties.

Education

Requested Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

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

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 and repair
• Skills in the use of software/platforms, such as, but not limited 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, Autodesk Revit, or other
  • CAD/CAM software: RhinoCAM, Autodesk Fusion, SolidWorks CAM, or other
• Ability to maintain confidential materials with discretion and tact
• Ability to understand, develop and implement specific instructions and procedures
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of staff management and ability to delegate tasks