Lighting Craftsman

Team Builder Recruiting • Lititz, PA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

At Olde Mill Lighting, we build custom handcrafted lighting fixtures using traditional metalworking techniques, transforming raw brass and copper into timeless pieces for historic homes, custom residences, churches, and restoration projects across the country. Our small team is committed to exceptional craftsmanship, honest work, and producing heirloom-quality lighting that reflects the pride we take in every fixture we create.

Requirements

• You take pride in producing clean, high-quality work and appreciate the satisfaction of building something that will last for generations.
• You work well independently, stay productive throughout the day, and take ownership of your work from start to finish.
• You enjoy precision work and understand that the small details make a big difference in the finished product.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, tinsmithing, metalworking, or a related trade—or you're eager to learn a skilled trade through hands-on training.
• Can comfortably stand, bend, kneel, lift up to 75 pounds, and work safely in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• You enjoy working as part of a close-knit team that values honesty, integrity, craftsmanship, continuous learning, and treating people with respect.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with soldering, brazing, reading production drawings, or electrical fixture assembly is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Restore and build high-quality custom lighting fixtures by hand using traditional metalworking techniques, precision craftsmanship, and brass and copper fabrication.
• Solder and braze metal components to create strong, clean, and professionally finished assemblies.
• Build custom wall lanterns, post lights, pendants, and other fixtures from patterns, drawings, and specifications while preserving period-accurate designs.
• Apply patinas, lacquers, and specialty finishes that enhance the beauty and durability of every handcrafted fixture.
• Wire and assemble completed lighting fixtures to ensure safe, reliable electrical performance.
• Complete custom orders with careful attention to customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient workspace while properly caring for shop tools and equipment.
• Contribute to a team that takes pride in preserving traditional craftsmanship while creating one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures built to last for generations.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $20.00-$30.00/hour, DOE
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• All Tools Provided
• Professional Development: Receive OSHA and equipment training to grow your skills and advance your craftsmanship.
• Positive Team Culture: Enjoy quarterly team breakfasts with training, an annual Christmas party, and a small team where your contributions are valued.
• Consistent Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, giving you evenings and weekends to enjoy.

What This Job Offers

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