Fabricator Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Fabricator, Apprentice or Associate  – Full Time

Hours :  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

**Apprentice Fabricators start at $18 per hour; Associate Fabricators start at $19.50 per hour**

Company Overview:

Shades of Light has immediate Full- time positions available in our lighting fabrication shop for bench-made light fixtures.  Our work is very detail oriented and more artistic than industrial.  The ideal candidate will have an excellent eye for detail and some background in art or crafts coupled with some experience with soldering, metal forming or decorative finishes. We welcome you to come join our dedicated team of production professionals! 

Job Summary:

Fabricators and metal workers are responsible for the creation of copper and brass light fixtures sold at Shades of Light retail stores and online. They are responsible for the start to finish production including shaping and working metal and adding all finishing touches. Fabricators should possess great attention to detail and the ability to work at a fast pace and independently. 

Job Requirements/Expectations :

• Cut, fold, bend, and fuse metal by hand or with the use of equipment based on required dimensions
• Consult blueprints and/or schematics prior to any metal work for accuracy 
• Use of heavy equipment such as:
  • Finger Brakes
  • Flat Fold Brakes
  • Table Punches
  • Belt Sander 
  • Acetylene Torch
• Maintain clean and orderly workspace
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management 

Qualifications :

• High school, GED, or equivalent diploma 
• 1-2 Years’ experience in metal works, fabrication, of other skilled labor preferred. 
• Must be able to use basic power tools other essential measurements tools 
• Must be able to lift upwards of 50 lbs.
• The ability to read plans, replicate designs, and repeat fabrication techniques on a consistent basis
• Must have the ability adapt to and employ fabrication techniques as instructed during training
• Attention to Detail 
• Microsoft Office experience preferred 

Benefits :

We offer an attractive benefits package including:

• Medical with HSA Savings Plan 
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• 7 paid holidays 
• $200 Referral Bonus and more! 

**Shades of Light is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status**