Spend every day making art - each project is unique and every day is different!
We are an Oakland-based art, design and fabrication studio seeking an experienced Fabricator to join our talented team of artists and makers. We're looking for a motivated, hard-working individual to work in our fabrication department where we make art, wall sculpture, and architectural elements.
You should have a strong skillset with woodworking and/or art materials - as well as a passion for making things, strong aesthetic sensibility, work well within a team environment, work efficiently with strong attention to detail - and be prepared to learn and help with a wide variety of tasks.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Produce final, finished artworks and decorative products ready for installation
- Package artworks for commercial shipment
- Install artworks on and offsite
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized workspace
- Participate in company systems, SOPs, and workflows
- Track your hours accurately
- Take on a variety of tasks to help us all succeed!
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 2+ years working experience in a fabrication shop, wood shop, artist studio or other related professional work environment
- Able to communicate via working drawings, shop drawings, and sketches
- Experience with general wood shop equipment and tools: table saw, chop saw, air tools, etc.
- Experience with a range of art/studio mediums (applied textures, casting, mixed media, metal work etc.)
- Proficiency with water based finishes and techniques (spraying, brushing, rolling, etc.) preferred
- Able to work independently and under direction
- Eye for detail and a sense for quality construction
- Interest in developing and maintaining a high skill level in their craft
- Experience handling and packaging 2D and 3D artworks
- Physically able to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift heavy objects when required
- Reliable transportation to ensure on time arrival
- Diligence with tracking hours
Additional Information:
- Full time with overtime occasionally as needed
- Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 7a to 330p or 830a - 5p shift
- Vacation, holidays, 401k, health/vision/dental coverage
- Compensation commensurate with experience; $23 - $27+/hr and benefits
For consideration, please submit your resume with a cover letter. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We will be screening emails and replying to qualified candidates that seem like a good fit!