Fabrication Manager
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Description
Sterling Ruby Studio, located in Vernon / Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fabrication Manager to join our team.
In this senior position you will oversee all aspects of shop fabrication and manage a two-person support team. You will report to the Production Manager and Head of Operations.
Successful candidates will possess a broad range of skills and extensive knowledge of woodworking and related fabrication disciplines. An in-depth understanding of tools, machinery and equipment is required, along with the ability to generate and work from detailed (digital) production drawings, documents, files and cut sheets. 3-5 years of experience in a similar position/field with direct experience managing projects and personnel is a must.
Core areas of fabrication:
- Large-scale aluminum painting panels
- Float frames in maple, walnut, etc.
- Reinforced pedestals (for large ceramic works)
- Vacuum press mounting/lamination
- Furniture/object refinishing and restoration
- Bespoke hardware components and fixtures
Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent health and benefits package.
Responsibilities
Oversight on all internal fabrication projects:
- Maintain a hands-on role in fabrication
- Set and maintain schedule for projects
- Delegate fabrication tasks
- Maintain quality of product
- Provide direction and problem solving solutions during fabrication
- Train staff in new processes and techniques
- Design/test/build prototypes, jigs, and templates, train staff in their use and introduce them into production
- Design and implement steps for production projects for efficiency while maintaining best possible craft
- Develop/test/implement new wood finishing techniques
- Maintain/update archive of projects/products
- Create/archive new digital files illustrating production steps for new projects
Shop & Tool:
- Set and maintain schedule for tool maintenance
- Troubleshoot repair issues with tools
- Check and maintain calibration of tools
- Develop and maintain tooling/settings archive
- Maintain inventory of hardware and consumables
- Create storage solutions for material inventory
- Create/modify material handling devices for best use in shop
- Maintain clean safe operating environment
Admin, HR & OSHA:
- Approve time and attendance for direct reports (bi-weekly) via payroll platform
- Manage/approve vacation and other time off for direct reports
- Conduct periodic performance reviews with direct reports
- Certified forklift operator and trainer
- Maintain studio-wide Respiratory Maintenance Program
- Maintain proper and safe operation of OSHA required eye wash/shower
- Maintain hazardous material list
- Oversight of collection of SDS sheets for all products used/maintain SDS library as new products are brought in to shop
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar position/field with direct experience managing projects and personnel
- Proficiency in G Suite productivity tools, such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Hangouts & Meet; ability to interact with spreadsheets and databases, shared docs and calendars
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and be able to bend, stretch and stand for extended periods of time
Additional skills a plus:
- Experience with art handling, installation, logistics and packing
- Metalworking
- CAD
How to apply
Please email a brief cover letter and resume to: jobs@sterlingrubystudio.com with “Fabrication Manager” in the subject line.