Millwork Finisher (Painter)

Digifabshop is looking for an experienced Fabrication Finisher with an eye for quality and artistry with experience preparing and painting architectural metal work, sculpture, and other large-scale, high-end fabrication. Auto-body or aircraft painting experience may be applicable.

Digifabshop specializes in custom architectural interiors, building components, and fine art fabrication. Our work spans retail, hospitality, commercial, architectural features, and large-scale artwork. Our team works on technically ambitious, high-profile projects of complexity and scale.

At Digifabshop, you’ll use your expertise in preparing and painting architectural metal work, sculpture, and other large-scale, high-end fabrication to create objects that will live in some of the world’s most high-profile spaces.

Hours: (full-time, 40 hrs/wk) M-Th, 8 am – 5 pm | Fr, 8 am – 2:30 pm (regular OT expected included weekends as needed)

Location: This position is located in Albany, NY – onsite work is required

Pay: $25-$30 / hour

Individual compensation is based on various factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Benefits: We offer competitive pay, spot bonuses, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time-off, family leave, wellness benefits, 401k w/employer match, health savings and dependent care plans, creative work environment, and more.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Work alongside the head of our fine art fabrication group on new project requiring expertise in high-end painting techniques, prep and paint procedure for various metals (bronze, aluminum, stainless) ensuring top quality finish
• Bodywork - assist in bodywork as needed, sanding, masking, application of body filler, etc
• Mix paint, color match, and clear coat match with precision and expertise
• Apply coatings as chosen by clients adhering strongly to the final client vision
• Operate and/or assist in operation of industrial paint booth(s), following standard operating procedures
• Perform quality control to identify surface flaws/defects; troubleshoot, address and fix surface flaws and spot repair in a timely manner
• Determine the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited for the intended surface finish
• Proactively seeks continuous improvement and professional development
• Meaningfully contribute to team meetings, training, policies, strategy and culture
• Perform other related duties as required
  
  

Job Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience with industrial paint including surface inspection, sanding, masking, and paint finishing, or an equivalent combination of schooling and experience
• Able to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and quality issues including understanding of common defects, what causes paint failures, and how to correct them
• Must have a strong understanding of ratios for mixing paint, experience maintaining and repairing spray equipment and other related finishing equipment
• Must be highly detail-oriented; attention to detail is critical in this role
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently; Provide accurate time estimates to complete work, with acute attention to production benchmarks and deadlines
• Possess strong manual dexterity, steady hands, strong hand-eye coordination, and skill to work on finely detailed items; Must be capable of handling completed works with fine finishes in a careful manner
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to collaborate with team members, Project Managers, and workers from other departments
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, sitting, crouching, or standing for extended periods of time
• Constant use of hands/arms is required for repetitive motions like gripping, squeezing, or holding tools
• Must be able to work at heights, including climbing ladders and working from scaffoldings and lifts
• Must be able to push/pull, lift and carry up to 20lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally
• Visual Discrimination – The ability to match or detect differences in color, texture, and pattern both subtle and obvious
  
  

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, fumes, and loud noises
• Employees are always required to wear P.P.E. while on the manufacturing floor
  
  

Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. Digifabshop will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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