Fabrication Manager

JOB TITLE : Fabrication Manager JOB LOCATION : Allston, MA WAGE RANGE* : 35 - 40 JOB NUMBER : 9868 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Must Have : manual machining (mill, lathe) and experience with Prototrak / Mastercam, strong bonus automotive / mechanic work (motors)

• teaching / mentoring experience
• soft skill - verbal and written communication adequacyJOB DESCRIPTION : The Fabrication Manager, Teaching and Learning serves an important role in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment within the Science and Engineering Complex at the John A.
• Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard.. The ideal candidate demonstrates a passion for instructing and working with students;

training, coaching, mentoring and sharing their knowledge and expertise in machining; and ensuring a safe fabrication shop environment.

This position interacts with students, researchers, staff, faculty, and external vendors. The ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and at all levels is essential for success.

Instructs students (undergraduate and graduate) and post docs on various machine shop and fabrication techniques. Delivers extended Shop training 1-on-1 and in small groups.

Collaborates and consults with faculty, staff, and students on research projects, student projects and other shop related activities.

Oversees machining / fabrication activities in the Design and Fabrication Shop and Garages during regular Shop hours. Assists Teaching and Learning group staff with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instruction documents for fabrication equipment.

Reinforces a culture of safety within the fabrication spaces by ensuring shop user adherence to safe working policies and procedures.

Works with internal Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) officers to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.

Procurement responsibilities - monitoring consumables inventories and placing orders to replenish stock materials as needed.

Communicate with vendors to schedule service / repair appointments, obtain quotes, preparing purchase requisitions as needed for ordering equipment or paying invoices.

Troubleshoot equipment for basic repairs, perform basic preventive maintenance tasks on shop equipment.Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to : job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations.

Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life / short term disability / whole life / term life / accident and critical illness coverage;

employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions