Craftsman

Robert Thomas Iron Design • North Charleston, SC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Robert Thomas Iron Design (RTID) is a rapidly growing modern blacksmithing company seeking craftsmen who want to be challenged and grow their skills while building a great product and career. RTID is a diverse group of artists, designers, craftsmen, blacksmiths, metal fabricators, and manufacturing professionals focused on developing and forging artisanal iron products. They create one-of-a-kind architectural ironwork, furniture, hardware, and cookware for various clients, utilizing traditional blacksmithing techniques, modern machining, and fabrication methods. RTID aims to foster an environment where craftsmen can pursue mastery, learn, grow, and build fulfilling careers, inspiring craftsmanship in all their endeavors. Located in the historic Charleston Naval Yard, RTID is committed to high standards and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanically inclined and capable of following detailed work instructions and processes.
• Adept at and enjoy problem solving.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and goal-driven with a 'will do' attitude to meet production goals.
• Attentive to detail, precise, and strive to perform at your best in everything you do.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to communicate rapidly and effectively within the organization.
• Familiarity with manual work, hand tools, and workshop safety.
• Ability to use small power tools like sanders, grinders, drills, and other shop equipment.
• Mechanically inclined, capable of reading and interpreting detailed mechanical drawings, blueprints, and sketches, and effectively converting/fabricating them into physical form.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs.
• Dexterity to manipulate steel components through varying mechanical processes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in metalwork, manufacturing, assembly, blacksmithing, machining, metal fabrication, welding, or related field is desirable but NOT required.

Responsibilities

• Create artisan carbon steel products using traditional blacksmith techniques.
• Forge, shape, texture, assemble, and finish steel.
• Use sanders, grinders, riveters, presses, and hammers to safely manipulate metal.
• Work within a team to meet production deadlines.
• Follow work instructions and processes for creating artisan steel products.
• Ensure all work performed meets the product and process quality as designed.
• Use squares, levels, and other measuring tools to assure all elements are produced to specifications.
• Work safely by following all safety policies and standards.

Benefits

• Company subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company matching contributions
• Company sponsored Short-Term Disability and Term Life Insurance
• Annual company stipend for clothing and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) – including steel toed boots or shoes
• Six paid Holidays per year
• Accrued Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Weekly company paid lunch (typically on Wednesday) – affectionately known-as Meat Day, where our in-house Pit-Boss smokes the meats on-site all morning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED