Craftsman

ROBERT THOMAS IRON DESIGN LLC • Charleston, SC

2d • 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 products and projects that keep the spirit of blacksmithing alive through a mix of custom and production artisanal iron products. RTID’s craftsmen and designers create one-of-a-kind architectural ironwork commissions, unique furniture, hardware, and cookware pieces for various clients. They employ a mix of traditional blacksmith techniques, modern machining, and fabrication methods. RTID aims to create an environment where craftsmen can pursue mastery of their craft, learn, grow, develop, and build a fulfilling career, inspiring craftsmanship in all they do. Located in the historic Charleston Naval Yard, the company is committed to high standards and a fun 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 – 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
• Must have 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 sander, grinders, drills and other shop equipment
• Mechanically inclined, capable of reading and interpreting detailed mechanical drawings, blueprints, and sketches -then effectively converting/fabricating to physical form
• Self-motivated, dependable and goal driven – will do attitude to meet project goals and timelines
• 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 steel
• Use sanders, grinders, riveters, presses, hammers to safely manipulate metal
• Work within your team to meet production deadlines
• Follow our work instructions and process for creating beautiful and functional pieces of artisan steel products
• Own the quality of everything you produce – 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

What This Job Offers

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