Visiting Craftsperson
1 hour ago Full Job Description SF Metalworks combines the visions of designers, engineers, architects, and fabricators to elevate metal in elegant displays of craftsmanship.
The aesthetic of our style ranges from modern-industrial to artistic traditional, for pieces including countertops, wall partitions, fireplace surrounds, hand/guardrails, various architectural features and more recently home automation mounting devices.
We can't help ourselves--we're constantly looking towards the future of high-touch metalwork in a changing world.
Our best intentions include offerings that will help us live in harmony with one another and the planet.
SF METALWORKS is looking for a few skilled hands for short sprints on various projects throughout the year.
This allows us to expand our capacity as needed and gives you some freedom to come play with us and then go back to doing whatever else you like to do :
) In coming to play, your primary objective is to bring projects to fruition working alongside us in our shop, using a combination of our tools and your talents.
You will be producing high-end custom architectural metalwork, which includes furniture, counter tops, railings, cabinets, and doors.
A bit about you:
Love the craft, but don't like being tied to a full-time employer.
Love to collaborate to make things with others, but also like to hit the road and change things up after a while.
Have the talent and self-motivation to be given work and run with it.
Have the ability and interest to head over to our shop in Colusa, CA for temporary projects.
Can commit to a project in advance and roll with occasional shifting schedules.
Report to:
Shop Operations Manager.
Preferred qualifications and
Experience:
5
years as a metal fabricator in fine metalworking (i.
e.
architectural, precious metals, etc).
Especially strong in layout skills.
Mastery in standard machinery:
Cold saw, bandsaw, hydraulic shear drill press, belt sander, etc.
in addition to an ability to operate or learn to operate a Bridgeport mill, CNC press brake, powered angle roller (80 ton).
Analytic thinker and quick problem solver with solid mechanical knowledge.
Familiarity with various materials, and the ability to learn required knowledge to properly handle (hot rolled & cold rolled, stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, zinc, copper, pewter, etc.
) Proficiency using a variety of welding / cutting equipment and procedures (Tig and Mig primarily, some jewelry torch work and Plasma Torch).
Proficiency using common electrical, manual hand-operated tools.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings including welding symbols.
Must have consistent attention to detail.
Ability to set up components for fabrication according to specifications.
Ability to work with team members and take direction from management in order to complete complicated, multi-part assemblies.
Essential duties and
Responsibilities:
Determine relevant production equipment or methods based on project requirements.
Operate machinery at production levels with little to no supervision.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of different kinds of metal alloys (including precious metals) and their properties.
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
Upon completion of assembly ensure product is free of any weld or dimensional defects as well as meets specified finish quality levels.
Maintain equipment in good condition in order to ensure productivity while not compromising safety.
Creatively solve challenges with team or individually as they arise.
Provide quality control, report errors, provide solutions to keep production flowing.
Familiarity with metal patination is a plus.
Misc Details:
Time commitments will typically fall within 6:
00am to 4:
30pm, Monday through Thursday when our shop is running.
This is project-based work.
So no benefits--except getting to work with an amazing team, some creative projects, and some pretty cool machines ; ) Wage range of $30-50/hr, based on experience/skills/knowledge.
Per diem for food and reasonable lodging accommodations will be supplied by SF Metalworks.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The aesthetic of our style ranges from modern-industrial to artistic traditional, for pieces including countertops, wall partitions, fireplace surrounds, hand/guardrails, various architectural features and more recently home automation mounting devices.
We can't help ourselves--we're constantly looking towards the future of high-touch metalwork in a changing world.
Our best intentions include offerings that will help us live in harmony with one another and the planet.
SF METALWORKS is looking for a few skilled hands for short sprints on various projects throughout the year.
This allows us to expand our capacity as needed and gives you some freedom to come play with us and then go back to doing whatever else you like to do :
) In coming to play, your primary objective is to bring projects to fruition working alongside us in our shop, using a combination of our tools and your talents.
You will be producing high-end custom architectural metalwork, which includes furniture, counter tops, railings, cabinets, and doors.
A bit about you:
Love the craft, but don't like being tied to a full-time employer.
Love to collaborate to make things with others, but also like to hit the road and change things up after a while.
Have the talent and self-motivation to be given work and run with it.
Have the ability and interest to head over to our shop in Colusa, CA for temporary projects.
Can commit to a project in advance and roll with occasional shifting schedules.
Report to:
Shop Operations Manager.
Preferred qualifications and
Experience:
5
years as a metal fabricator in fine metalworking (i.
e.
architectural, precious metals, etc).
Especially strong in layout skills.
Mastery in standard machinery:
Cold saw, bandsaw, hydraulic shear drill press, belt sander, etc.
in addition to an ability to operate or learn to operate a Bridgeport mill, CNC press brake, powered angle roller (80 ton).
Analytic thinker and quick problem solver with solid mechanical knowledge.
Familiarity with various materials, and the ability to learn required knowledge to properly handle (hot rolled & cold rolled, stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, zinc, copper, pewter, etc.
) Proficiency using a variety of welding / cutting equipment and procedures (Tig and Mig primarily, some jewelry torch work and Plasma Torch).
Proficiency using common electrical, manual hand-operated tools.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings including welding symbols.
Must have consistent attention to detail.
Ability to set up components for fabrication according to specifications.
Ability to work with team members and take direction from management in order to complete complicated, multi-part assemblies.
Essential duties and
Responsibilities:
Determine relevant production equipment or methods based on project requirements.
Operate machinery at production levels with little to no supervision.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of different kinds of metal alloys (including precious metals) and their properties.
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
Upon completion of assembly ensure product is free of any weld or dimensional defects as well as meets specified finish quality levels.
Maintain equipment in good condition in order to ensure productivity while not compromising safety.
Creatively solve challenges with team or individually as they arise.
Provide quality control, report errors, provide solutions to keep production flowing.
Familiarity with metal patination is a plus.
Misc Details:
Time commitments will typically fall within 6:
00am to 4:
30pm, Monday through Thursday when our shop is running.
This is project-based work.
So no benefits--except getting to work with an amazing team, some creative projects, and some pretty cool machines ; ) Wage range of $30-50/hr, based on experience/skills/knowledge.
Per diem for food and reasonable lodging accommodations will be supplied by SF Metalworks.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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