Metal Finishing Patina Specialist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Strong visual sense and instinct for finish quality
• Organized approach to repetitive or process-based work
• Team leadership experience

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Competitive pay, benefits, and a stable role in an established, growing company

Schedule

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