Craftsman

ROBERT THOMAS IRON DESIGN LLC • Charleston, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Robert Thomas Iron Design (RTID) is a rapidly growing modern blacksmithing company that offers a challenging and growth-oriented environment for craftspeople. We are a diverse team of artists, designers, craftsmen, blacksmiths, metal fabricators, and manufacturing professionals dedicated to preserving the spirit of blacksmithing through a blend of custom and production artisanal iron products. RTID's craftsmen and designers specialize in creating unique architectural ironwork commissions, as well as furniture, hardware, and cookware for various clients. We integrate traditional blacksmithing techniques with modern machining and fabrication methods to produce exceptional ironwork projects. Our aim is to foster an environment where craftsmen can achieve mastery, learn, grow, and build fulfilling careers, inspiring craftsmanship in all our endeavors. Located in the historic Charleston Naval Yard, we uphold high standards while maintaining a positive work atmosphere.

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