Fabrication Laboratory Specialist

Position Information

General Information

Position Number STMP15 Working Title Fabrication Laboratory Specialist Division Academic Affairs Department Col of Arts & Architecture (Col) Work Unit Col of Arts & Architecture Work Location Storrs Building, UNC Charlotte Main Campus Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Non-Student Temporary Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 20-29, depending on operational needs Work Schedule

Pay Rate $30/hr Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible professional fabrication experience.

Experience operating and maintaining fabrication equipment within an academic, research, manufacturing, or professional fabrication environment.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Master's degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline.
• Two or more years of professional experience supporting fabrication laboratories, makerspaces, manufacturing facilities, or industrial shops.
• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining industrial CNC equipment, laser cutters, industrial robotic systems, and additive manufacturing technologies.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM software and digital fabrication workflows, including Rhino, Grasshopper, RhinoCAM, VCarve Pro, Fusion 360, or comparable software.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on fabrication equipment.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, fabrication documentation, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience delivering technical instruction and safety training to users with varying levels of fabrication experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting instructional, research, and operational activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Fabrication Laboratory Specialist provides technical support for instructional, research, and fabrication activities while maintaining the safe and efficient operation of the School's fabrication laboratories.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical instruction, certification, and hands-on training in the safe operation of woodworking, metalworking, CNC machining, robotic fabrication, laser cutting, and additive manufacturing equipment.

• Operate, configure, troubleshoot, and support advanced fabrication equipment including:

• AXYZ 3-axis CNC Router

• Laguna 3-axis CNC Router

• KUKA KR60 HA industrial robotic arm

• 3D Potter large-format clay printer

• CO laser cutters

• FDM 3D printers

• Conventional woodworking and metalworking machinery

• Assist students, faculty, and researchers in selecting appropriate fabrication methods, materials, tooling, machine settings, workholding strategies, and production workflows.

• Support CAD/CAM workflows by assisting with digital file preparation, toolpath generation, machine setup, and fabrication planning.

• Serve as a technical resource for fabrication equipment by diagnosing and resolving mechanical, software, tooling, and operational issues affecting laboratory users.

• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, alignment, routine service, and minor repairs on fabrication equipment to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.

• Monitor equipment condition, maintain maintenance records, and coordinate major repairs with vendors and manufacturers as needed.

• Assist with installation, commissioning, testing, and implementation of new equipment, tooling, and fabrication technologies.

• Support faculty research initiatives, sponsored research, design-build projects, exhibitions, and special fabrication projects.

• Maintain inventories of tools, replacement parts, consumable materials, and safety supplies while recommending purchases to support laboratory operations.

• Enforce laboratory safety policies, equipment operating procedures, and School of Architecture regulations while exercising independent technical judgment regarding equipment use and user readiness.

• Monitor laboratory activities, identify operational or safety concerns, and respond appropriately to maintain a safe working environment.

• Maintain records related to equipment maintenance, user certifications, inventories, and laboratory operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the instructional and research mission of the School of Architecture.

Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 08/10/2026 Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment The length of this assignment is 8/10/2026 through 12/23/2026. Posting Open Date 07/14/2026 Posting Close Date 07/20/2026 Special Notes to Applicants

• Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.

However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.

• Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
• Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
• Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance

https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)

• Another Website

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have any experience with wide or large format printers?

• No

• Yes

• Have you earned a Master's degree?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcripts