Senior Exhibit Fabricator & Workshop Lead

Great Lakes Science Center; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland is seeking an experienced Exhibits Fabricator to plan, direct, and fabricate new exhibits with the exhibit design team. The role includes installation support for permanent and traveling exhibitions and ensuring safe, organized storage of all components.

You will lead cabinetry production, supervise object preparation for storage, and coordinate materials, tools, and budgets for efficient exhibit production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly related experience
• The safe operation of woodworking and painting equipment

Responsibilities

• Build and fabricate exhibits, programs components and props
• Lead the production of exhibit cabinetry and casework
• Assist with installation of exhibition graphics
• Supervise preparation of objects for on-site and off-site storage
• Order materials, parts, supplies, and tools to execute production
• Follow purchase procedures and assist with budget planning
• Train staff and volunteers on safe use of shop tools
• Participate in creation of departmental procedures
• Maintain a clean, well-organized workshop and inventory areas
• Maintain shop equipment to ensure safety and efficiency
• Maintain storage and display areas for exhibition production

Skills

Finish carpentry

Finish work

Project Management

Technical Capacity

Problem Solving/Analysis

Communication

Decision Making

Time Management

Education

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

General PC knowledge

Job description

Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland is seeking an experienced Exhibits Fabricator to plan, direct, and fabricate new exhibits with the exhibit design team. The role includes installation support for permanent and traveling exhibitions and ensuring safe, organized storage of all components.

You will lead cabinetry production, supervise object preparation for storage, and coordinate materials, tools, and budgets for efficient exhibit production.