Supv,Shop

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fab Lab is seeking an emergency, temporary team member to support the Monday afternoon studio block from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the remainder of the Fall semester, due to recent staff scheduling changes. Under general supervision, the Shop Supervisor manages the day-to-day activities of an electronic or mechanical repair, design, and/or fabrication shop, including oversight of a parts and equipment room. The position oversees procurement and management of shop facilities, equipment, and supplies, and coordinates administrative activities and contractual arrangements as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and technical expertise in woodworking, metalworking, mold-making processes, and digital fabrication equipment, including CNC routers, CNC plasma equipment, laser cutters, and 3D printers.
• Experience and expertise with fabrication processes for wood, metal, casting, plastics, and other materials.
• Experience teaching students or coursework involving design, building, or fabrication.
• Experience monitoring safety in a fabrication environment.
• Understanding of shop best practices for PPE, administrative and engineering controls, and infrastructure such as compressed-air and dust-collection systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on tools and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of an electronic or mechanical repair, design, and/or fabrication shop.
• Oversee a parts and equipment room.
• Oversee procurement and management of shop facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate administrative activities and contractual arrangements as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED