Metal Finishing + Patina Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Do you find satisfaction in transforming raw materials into beautifully finished surfaces? Are you someone who combines creative instinct with a disciplined, methodical approach? Are you looking for a role away from a desk, where hands-on tactile work is valued?

We're looking for a mature, quality-driven individual to join our team as a Metal Finishing & Patina Specialist -a hands-on role with clear leadership potential in our standard products production line.

About the Role:

You'll work with a small, skilled team focused on applying patinas and finishes to metal components used across our core product lines. This is a process-oriented role where you'll:

• Apply and refine finishes using chemical patinas, hand techniques, and mechanical tools
• Develop and document repeatable finishing processes for consistency and quality
• Evaluate visual and tactile finish quality with a highly trained eye
• Help onboard and train new team members as needed
• Contribute to a studio culture that values both craftsmanship and community

Over time, this role can grow into a supervisory position , and we're especially interested in candidates with team leadership experience in production, studio, or shop environments.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in metal finishing, patina work, sculpture, fabrication, or studio-based material processes
• A strong visual sense and instinct for finish quality (e.g., color, texture, uniformity)
• Maturity, responsibility, and an organized approach to repetitive or process-based work
• Interest or experience in supervising, mentoring, or training others
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment

Bonus points for:

• Past work in a production shop or high-end fabrication environment
• Experience developing written work instructions or SOPs
• A background in sculpture, metals, or industrial design
• Bi-Lingual communicator
• Experience with ERP systems, or daily use of computers for communicating, tracking, and organization

What We Offer:

• A creative, respectful, and detail-driven work culture
• Opportunities to grow into a leadership role
• On-the-job training in our specific finishing and chemical processes
• A chance to work with beautiful materials and make work you're proud of
• Competitive pay, benefits, and a stable role in an established, growing company

Schedule:

• 4 Day Work Week (6:30AM-5:00PM M-Th)

If you're someone who loves the marriage of art and process, who takes pride in quality, and who enjoys helping others do the same- we'd love to hear from you.