Overview
Job Title: Artistic Metal Finishing Technician for Light Sculptures
Company: Ted Bradley Studio
Location: Boulder, CO
Job Type: Part/Full-Time 3-5 days per week (24-40 hours per week)
Compensation: $24-29 / hr
About Us
Ted Bradley Studio is a small, dedicated team of artisans specializing in handcrafted porcelain lighting. Each piece we create is a blend of timeless design, meticulous craftsmanship, and fine materials. We take pride in producing exceptional, sculptural fixtures that are as beautiful as they are functional. See our work here: www.tedbradleystudio.com
Position Overview
We are seeking a “Artistic Metal Finishing Technician for Light Sculptures” to join our team. This role is essential in the manufacturing of our products. The candidate will be polishing brass metal components and applying techniques to color the metal using patina baths, stains, and sprays. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, takes pride in craftsmanship, and has experience working with metal and power tools.
Key Responsibilities
Polishing: Sand and polish brass and other metals to a consistent finish.
Patina Application: Follow recipes to apply patinas in order to achieve desired colorations.
Protective Coating: Apply clear coats and stains to preserve finishes and ensure product longevity.
Quality Control: Inspect work throughout the finishing process to ensure high standards are met including color matching.
Collaboration: Work closely with the production and assembly teams to keep up with timelines for projects.
Maintenance: Care for finishing tools and materials, ensuring a clean and safe workspace.
Miscellaneous: We are a small team and will need additional assistance with part inspections, packaging, fabrication, and assembly of the light sculptures.
Required Qualifications
Strong attention to fine details. Seriously. Hundreds of steps go into building a sculpture and must be completed with 100% accuracy.
Ability to follow written instructions and procedures to a “T”.
Ability to discern minor/slight differences in colors.
Able to safely work with hand tools, power tools, and finishing chemicals with provided personal protective equipment
Ability to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.
Ability to follow detailed processes
Ability to use computer, email, read/edit documents and basic spreadsheets
Comfortable with and motivated by deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with metal fabrication and/or polishing.
Interest in artisan production and appreciation for handcrafted design.
Time management, organizational, communication skills.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a creative, hands-on setting with other knowledgeable skilled craftspeople.
Learn additional skills in other areas of the studio.
Flexible work hours/schedule once you are fully trained.
Opportunity for advancement and pay increases over time.
Opportunity for Salary, PTO, health insurance, 401k matching, etc.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief note about your interest in the position to wolf@tedbradleystudio.com email subject “Metal Finishing”. If you have examples of previous artwork or metal work, please send them as well.
