Seeking experienced Metalsmith - Fabricator - Craftsperson - Artist

Heritage Metalworks is a foundry, blacksmith shop, and metal fabricator offering hundreds of original designs. 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 experience and unmatched product every time they work with us. Our team is seeking a skilled craftsperson to join us!

This is not a position for someone who solely has welding or machining skills. Our most successful employees are artists who are mechanically inclined. Five or more years relevant architectural metal work experience is required.

The most successful applicants will have the following:

- A background, experience, or passion for finely finished metalwork - not woodwork.

- Proficiency in soldering, brazing, and welding.

- An ability to set up, operate, and improve the operation of lathes, mills, and other machinery or equipment independently, including understanding the proper use of tooling and holdings.

- A working knowledge of all essential shop equipment, including shear, drill press, brake, mill & and lathe.

- Exposure to various metal fabrication operations such as sheet metal work, casting, finishing, coating, patina, and machining.

- Experience finishing, patina, coating, machining, and assembling brass, bronze, and iron.

- Considerable knowledge of the trade's tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard safe practices.

- Valid driver’s license (required).

The following traits are equally important:

- 20/20 Vision, with or without corrective eyewear, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.

- Attention to detail and the ability to articulate ideas, explanations, and concerns.

- Self-motivated and resourceful, with an ability to work independently.

- HMW typically allows working employees to set their hours during a standard Monday through Friday workweek once they prove they can work independently and efficiently without regular supervision. Most of our employees work approximately 7:00 - 3:30 pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour (if opting-out of medical compensation). Compensation is negotiable for applicants with significant relevant experience.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do: www.hmwpa.com