Studio Metal Fabricator

The studio

New Format Studio is an award winning decorative metalworking studio driven by the values of quality, creativity, and continuous improvement. We are welders, fabricators, finishers, installers, designers and artists and we seek to create world class work.

Job description

New Format Studio specializes in metalworking - specifically high quality architectural and furniture manufacturing.

We are hiring for a Studio Fabricator/Metalworker. The successful applicant will be a creative fabricator motivated by producing work of high quality, and with a desire for growth. We build innovative decorative and functional projects and are always trying to push the limits of the materials - so we are looking for people that are enthusiastic, willing to learn and interested in working in a creative environment.

The expectations of the Senior Fabricator are:

1) Communicate effectively - both inside the studio and out

2) Continuously seek to improve – find areas in yourself and the studio around you to create positive growth

3) Create quality – New Format Studio aims to have our work reflect genuine craftsmanship, both in the product and its delivery

4) Contribute to safe working environment – create and encourage safety in the workplace both for yourself and others around you

5) Be creative

Responsibilities and Duties

-reading the drawings, and understanding the expectations for the project

-fabricating the product – TIG and MIG welding, fitting, bending, forming, machining, blending, polishing, and other fabrication techniques. We work primarily with steel, brass, copper and bronze, and occasionally with stainless steel and aluminum, as well as other mediums and materials (wood, glass, plastics, and fabric, among others)

-working solo or in collaboration with/delegating to other team members as necessary to create efficient workflow

-preparing the product for finishing – conducting quality control based on the established expectations

-learning new processes to expand your skillset

-basic coordination with outside vendors

-installation if necessary

Qualifications and Skills

Good knowledge of metalworking & how to fabricate components and structures from it

Good knowledge of hand and power tools

Welding experience - we primarily use TIG welding with MIG welding as a second option

Knowledge of fine metal finishing techniques (grinding, blending, graining, polishing, patina) or interest to learn

We believe strongly in training and growing our people. We hire for attitude, energy and enthusiasm first, and train for ability second

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

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Overtime pay

Benefits:

Flexible language requirement:

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French not required

Schedule:

Language:

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English (required)

Location:

Work Location: In person