LEAD FABRICATOR

Full-Time / Jeffersonville, NY

ABOUT COIL + DRIFT

Coil + Drift creates vividly three-dimensional lighting and furniture intended to inspire human connection. We treat design as a conduit, awakening the elemental flow of energy throughout an interior space. Our studio values intuition, exploration, and a deep reverence for the earth and its rhythms.

The Role

We are seeking a Lead Fabricator to join our fabrication team and help bring Coil + Drift's sculptural lighting and furniture to life. The Lead Fabricator takes part in fabrication through every stage of production and in every department of our shop: Machining and Prep, Finishing, Assembly, and Shipping. This is a full-time, on-site position (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) at our studio in the Western Catskills, starting as soon as possible with paid training alongside our production team.

You will work closely with our Owner to craft pieces that embody precision, warmth, and presence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, values precision, and takes pride in making sure every piece that leaves the studio is one we're proud of.

How You'll Shape the Work

+ Machining and Prep: Machine and prepare metal and wood parts through cutting, drilling, tapping, bending, grinding, and sanding.
+ Finishing: Finish parts to our standards, including surface preparation, media blasting, patinas, and lacquer.
+ Assembly: Assemble and wire lighting fixtures, following our assembly guidelines and drawings.
+ Shipping: Package fixtures for shipment following our packaging protocol, treating every piece with a careful, gentle touch.
+ Hold yourself to consistent, high-quality work on every piece, and learn our quality standards well enough to perform QC.
+ Meet production timelines and communicate statuses with your team.
+ Uphold Coil + Drift's culture of safety, respect, and craftsmanship.

Where You'll Contribute

Production & Craft

+ Follow our production workflow software from new order intake to final completion.
+ Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop, and keep each order's parts organized and clean.
+ Carry out recurring maintenance on schedule and report needed tool and machine repairs.
+ Take part in quarterly stock counts and note when materials, parts, or supplies are running low.
+ Open and close the studio workshop as needed.

Collaboration & Development

+ Act as a team. Problem solve and ask for help when you need it.
+ Notice recurring problems in a process, part, or tool and bring clear, practical suggestions to the Owner.
+ Fabricate prototypes and customized versions of standard designs with the Owner, and give honest feedback on how a design can be made better, faster, or more consistently.
+ Help refine assembly guidelines and technical notes for new and custom designs.

What You Bring

+ At least 2 years of professional, hands-on fabrication experience. It does not need to be lighting or furniture. We're looking for experience using your hands and tools to make something that requires precision.
+ Experience with machine shop tools and measuring tools.
+ A sharp eye for detail and real pride in detail work.
+ A positive attitude and a steady presence.
+ A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the studio.
+ Experience with metal finishing (patina, lacquer, blasting) or with wiring and assembling lighting fixtures is a strong plus but not required.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF…

+ You love making things, and you want to make beautiful things well.
+ You enjoy sharing what you know and helping others get better at their craft.
+ You take pride in the quality and care of your work.
+ You can manage multiple deadlines with calm and focus.
+ You can stand for up to 8 hours a day, lift up to 50 lbs, and bend, stoop, squat, and reach to perform daily tasks.

THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU IF…

+ You're looking for a desk job or a role doing the same thing every day.
+ You're seeking a short-term or seasonal position.

Pay & Benefits

+ $27/hour, salaried non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
+ Health Coverage: Coil + Drift contributes a monthly amount toward health coverage for full-time employees, through either an employer group health plan or a tax-free health reimbursement arrangement for individual coverage. Full details will be shared with the offer.
+ Paid Time Off: 10 PTO days per year
+ Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
+ Sick Leave: 5 paid sick days annually
+ Paid prenatal leave and New York Paid Family Leave, per New York State law
+ Workers' compensation insurance, paid by Coil + Drift

HOW TO APPLY

Please email the following to jobs@coilanddrift.com:

+ A cover letter introducing yourself, telling us why you're a great fit, and sharing the story of your favorite childhood activity (i.e. sports, playing in the forest, treasure hunts, etc.).
+ Resume
+ Two references
+ Photos of work you've made (optional)

Coil + Drift is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.