Gilder-Gold Leaf

Rock House Farms (RHF) • Hickory, NC

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary Job Description Seeking an experienced gilder with a developed skill for accuracy and speed when working with gold metal leaf. Individual would have a keen eye for sheen and texture as well as a highly trained hand in burnishing, applying tone, shellac, and lacquer. Must be flexible in their ability to provide an antique leafed look, as well as a contemporary clean finish on furniture.

Requirements

• Previous gold leaf experience a plus
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb, stoop, twist, push, pull, and bend over the course of 8 hours
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must be able to climb up and down on pallets and ladders as needed
• Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 30 lbs.; up to 100 lbs. with assistance

Responsibilities

• Covers surfaces of furniture with metal leaf in a timely fashion
• Ability to use hands and tools to brush sizing on items according to design
• Picks up leaf with brush or tool, laying it over sizing
• Ability to press sheets of leaf onto sizing by hand
• Smooths leaf over surface, removing any excess as necessary
• Knowledge of using polished burnishing agate, cotton pad, or gloved hand to polish leaf or create worn metal finish
• May brush or spray protective lacquer coat over gilded surface
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed