Overview
New Format Studio is a modern metalworking studio driven by the values of quality, clarity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are welders, fabricators, finishers, installers, and designers. We are here to create both the best work and the best working environment.
Job description
New Format Studio specializes in metalworking – specifically high quality architectural and furniture manufacturing.
We are hiring for a Senior Studio Fabricator/Metalworker who wants to work in a creative environment. The candidate needs to have significant experience in metalworking, welding, metal fabrication, architectural and/or furniture manufacturing.
The successful applicant will be a creative fabricator motivated by producing work of high quality both in product and process, and with a desire for growth. We build innovative decorative and functional projects and are always trying to push the limits of the materials – if that’s exciting to you, we look forward to your application.
The expectations of the Senior Fabricator are:
1) Focus on customer service – understand what the project needs to satisfy the customer’s expectation and seek to achieve and go beyond.
2) Communicate effectively – be clear and effective to communicate with others both inside and outside the studio
3) Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment – help others to achieve their goals and similarly utilize them to help achieve yours.
4) Focus on delivered results – set challenging goals and achieve them
5) Continuously seek to improve – find areas in yourself and the studio around you to create positive growth
6) Move with integrity and trust – when you say something will be done, it will be
7) Create quality – New Format Studio aims to have our work reflect genuine craftsmanship, both in the product and its delivery
8) Contribute to safe working environment – create and encourage safety in the workplace both for yourself and others around you
9) 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 the different materials (steel, brass, copper, bronze, stainless steel, aluminum) & how to fabricate components and structures from them
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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From $35.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Experience:
- Metal Fabrication: 5 years (preferred)
- Leadership: 3 years (preferred)