Fabrication Shop Technician

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Position Title:

Fabrication Shop Technician

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Instrument Maker

Position Summary:

The Huff Family Innovation Center, part of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science, is hiring a Fabrication Shop Technician. The Fabrication Shop Technician will work with students, staff, faculty and community members to support class project work, student organization projects, prototypes, and general fabrication and making in the Huff Family Innovation Center. 

This position will assist with the design, maintenance, and training of equipment and laboratories. This position is essential for the safe and effective operation of the Huff Family Innovation Center’s fabrication-centered spaces and is considered a public-facing and socially engaged role.  The Fabrication Shop Technician is a full time, benefit and paid time off eligible position, with a starting wage of $23.00/hour, commensurate with skills and experience. This position may work evenings and weekends, with an hourly rate differential.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in oversight and maintenance of quality standards in the fabrication area
• Supervise student work groups
• Instruct students in proper methods to use equipment in a safe manner
• Keep shop area clean and equipment in good working condition
• Assistant with maintaining tool and shop machinery
• Participate in development of training materials and processes
• Design, develop, fabricate, test, and maintain highly specialized instruments, components, and mechanical systems
• Analyze data and recommend protocol changes to assure quality and alignment with the strategic plan and unit objectives
• Assist with the selection of materials and components with respect to physical properties, cost, and established guidelines
• Maintain, repair, and operate highly complex and/or specialized instrumentation, identify damages and communicate repair or replacement needs to the appropriate entities
• Locate, position, and calibrate instrument parts and assemblies

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of various tool sets including:  woodworking, metals, CNC machine and manual milling and lathe work, welding, composites fabrication, electronics fabrication, powdercoating, or general prototyping.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Experience teaching or mentoring others.

• Interest in learning new skills, toolsets, and procedures.

• Ability to communicate and engage with students, fellow technical staff, faculty, and community members.

• Basic computer skills including MS Office

• Able to work evenings

How to Apply:
 

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications.

• A current resume.

Contact:

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Andrew Woodard, Director of Huff Family Innovation Center

[email protected]. 

Legal Notices and Important Information: 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

 

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

 

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

 

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

 

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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