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Seeking Experienced Metal Fabricator & Finisher (Downingtown)
Company Background
Heritage Metalworks is a recognized architectural metal fabrication shop with a custom fabrication shop, tin and copper shop, blacksmith shop, foundry, pattern shop, and finishing shop, offering hundreds of original designs and custom work.
Our company creates lighting, hardware, and custom metalwork, including gates, railings, stairs, and architectural elements, for very high-end residential projects, as well as restoration and preservation services. Since 2001, trade professionals have sought a partnership with our award-winning team for an expansive range of architectural metalwork to leave a lasting impression. With a focus on superior concept design, innovative project expertise, and metalwork mastery, clients experience a first-class and unmatched product every time they work with us.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detailed-oriented fabricator/craftsperson with experience, or significant passion for finely finished metalwork to join our team to independently fabricate and assembling unique metal products or components to company and client specifications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Fabricating and constructing metal components independently.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints along with the ability to articulate ideas, explanations, and concerns.
• Collaborate with design team, project managers, and production staff to understand design requirements.
• Solid ability setting up and operating metalwork machinery including manual lathes, mills, rollers, drill presses, gas torches, flame cutters, brakes, and shears.
• Utilize various metalworking techniques such as forging, welding, forming, and casting.
• Understanding proper use of tooling and holdings.
• Experience soldering, brazing, welding. Must pass a weld test.
• Grinding and finishing patina, coating, brass, bronze, and iron completed products.
• Troubleshoot design and production issues as they arise.
• Use hand tools and power tools to trim, cut, and fit components into the final product.
• Align components and connect them with bolts and screws.
• Technical skills and the ability to understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard safe practices of the trade.
• Valid driver’s license (required).
Required Qualification:
• 5 plus years of relevant architectural metal work experience is required.
• High proficiency in metalworking tools and equipment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of material properties and fabrication techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing and fabricating metalwork pieces.
• Keen attention to detail and precision.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Physical stamina to handle heavy metals and work in various conditions.
• Mechanically inclined with creative problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with an ability to work independently.
• 20/20 Vision, with or without corrective eye wear.
Salary: $24 - $28.00 per hour
The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety
of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge,
education, geography, and/or related certifications – not related to any
applicants’ characteristics protected by local, state or federal law. Note: The
salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or
benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Expected: hours: 40 per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday (A typical day is 8 hours, with reasonable
flexibility to set your schedule during the week once you're up to
speed).
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonus program is tied to year-end overall company performance & tenure years.
Full Benefits after 90 days.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

2096 Bondsville Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335, USA
$24-28/hour