We're Hiring

Job Description

Coil + Drift Purpose:
We create lighting grounded in human connection.  We believe that good design allows energy to flow through a space. We value intuition and exploration.  We believe in connecting with, and honoring, the earth.

Position title:
Fabricator and Packager; This position will begin part time but will likely move to full time quickly.

Location:
Coil + Drift studio, located in the Southwestern Catskills in Jeffersonville, NY (Sullivan County)

Reports to:  
Head of Fabrication

Position purpose:  
Fabricator and Packager is an entry level position responsible for metal and wood material preparation and assembly of Coil + Drift light fixtures and shelving units.  They are also responsible for packaging Coil + Drift fixtures to be shipped.  Coil + Drift’s designs utilize clean lines and celebrate the materials they are made of.  Our fixtures are intended to awaken the creative spaces they inhabit.  

Essential Functions:
~ Material Preparation: operate metal grinder, metal band saw, circular sander, and other machines associated with metal preparation.
~ Shipping: Wrap, cushion, pad, and package Coil + Drift fixtures for shipping via UPS, LTL freight, and white glove.  Treat fixtures with a delicate and gentle touch. Follow packaging protocol
~ Produce high quality and consistent work by following the fabrication and packaging guidelines
~ Meet timeline goals set by Head of Production
~ Follow all company policies regarding culture and safety

Key Responsibilities

Administrative:
~ Follow production schedule spreadsheet from receipt of new orders to production completion

Product development:
~ Work with design team to fabricate and test prototypes of new designs
~ Work with design team to create technical drawings and assembly guidelines for new designs

Day-to-day operating:
~ Keep workshop clean and organized
~ Communicate with Head of Fabrication when tool and machine repair are needed
~ Open and close studio workshop; turn on and off heat, lock/unlock doors, open close doors and windows; activate security camera.
~ Keep order parts organized and clean.
~ Communicate daily with Head of Fabrication regarding level of materials, parts, and/or supplies stock

Business Development:  
~ Assist with company-wide sales, outreach, and development initiatives as needed even when outside the scope of daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

Background:

~ High school diploma
~ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
~ Driven by the desire to be productive and efficient
~ Ability to understand the needs of customers, vendors, and team members
~ Wood and metal fabrication experience is a plus but is not required.  We will train you!

This job is for you if:

~ You enjoy building things.
~ You enjoy packaging things.
~ You enjoy caring for delicate things.
~ You can stand for up to 8 hours per day.
~ You can lift up to 50 lbs.
~ You can move items weighing in excess of 60 lbs. routinely.
~ You can push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
~ You can bend, stoop, squat and stretch to perform daily tasks.
~ Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
~ Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
~ Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate basic metal and wood machines and tools.
~ Must be able to work well under pressure managing multiple deadlines.


This job is not for you if:

~ You are looking for an easy job just to pass the time.
~ You are looking for a short-term, seasonal job.
~ You have a hard time focusing on one thing for extended periods of time.

Pay:
$17-22 / hour depending on experience

To apply:
Email a current resumé with a personalized cover letter to jobs@coilanddrift.com.  If you have a portfolio showcasing things that you have made please include it (not required).