Metal Finishing and Assembly Assistant

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Overview

RTO Lighting is seeking a talented and dedicated maker to join our Metal Finishing and Lighting Assembly team. RTO provides comprehensive in-house training on our metal finishing processes. It is a plus if the applicant has experience with brass finishing, patina work, or spray finishes. Candidates will be expected to maintain our high quality standards throughout the production process, from preparation through finish and assembly. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Willingness to work fluidly across departments is also a plus as we are a small team and it is occasionally necessary for employees to perform work outside of their normal duties.

Essential Duties + Responsibilities

Apply metal finishes both by hand and with air powered tools
Apply cold patina to metal parts
Apply paste wax and spray lacquer finishes
Assemble components
Wire lighting fixtures
Execute work by priority according to a schedule; keeping within estimated time frames

Requirements

Experience working in a metal shop or production setting is preferred
Ability to operate machinery such as a drill press and metal lathe
Quality checking against control samples and drawings
Ability to work fluidly among different departments
Ability to work in a team setting and independently
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Able to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
Detail oriented self-starter with time management skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
Ability to lift 50+ lbs
May be in a non-temperature controlled environment

Hours

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match
Vacation and holiday pay
Health insurance stipend