Hours: (full-time, 40 hrs/wk) M-Th, 8 am – 5 pm | Fr, 8 am – 2:30 pm (regular OT expected included weekends as needed)

Location: This position is located in Albany, NY – onsite work is required

Status: Hourly, Non-exempt

Pay Range: $22 - $30 Compensation based on Experience

About Digifabshop & CWK Associates

Digifabshop & CWK Associates are pioneering firms at the forefront of digitally intensive custom architectural fabrication. We specialize in bringing one-of-a-kind projects to life, embracing complex geometric, fabrication, and logistical challenges to create what has never been built before. Our work leverages advanced algorithms and robotics to create structures with precision and efficiency. See our groundbreaking work here: https://www.cwkeller.com/ https://digifabshop.com/

Digifabshop Finishers are responsible for implementing a wide variety of finishing applications and cosmetic repairs for wood, metal, and composite materials under the direction and guidance of the Finishing Lead. True perfectionists, Digifabshop finishers have an unparalleled eye for detail.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Sprays, brushes, or hand rubs finishing ingredients such as paint, oil, lacquer, stain, or wax onto wood, metal, and other materials

• Operates, monitors and maintains Makor Q-One spray-finishing machine for production job finishing

• Mixes and prepares finish according to manufacturer specifications and desired outcome

• Prepares all surfaces to be finished and masks all areas where finish will not be applied

• Treats, recolors, fills, or otherwise repairs damaged or defective areas in a variety of stock

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with OSHA industry standards

• Examining finished products and finishing processes to evaluate their quality and effectiveness

• Balance quality and timeliness while carrying out shop assignments; ensuring that finishing products are not wasted unnecessarily

• Proficient in use of electronic communication.

• Proactively seeks continuous improvement and professional development.

• Meaningfully contribute to team meetings, training, policies, strategy and culture

• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Visual Discrimination – The ability to match or detect differences in color, texture, and pattern both subtle and obvious

• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, inspect, or assemble objects

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• The ability to identify complex problems and development innovative solutions

• Attentive, considerate, inquisitive and empathetic to others

• Exceptional time management skills

• Lifelong learner & team player

• Possess a willingness to teach others who are less experienced 

• Fast paced, energetic environment

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience, or on-the-job training required.

• 1-2 years of relevant industry experience

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, fumes, and loud noises. Employees are always required to wear P.P.E. while on the manufacturing floor.

Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. Digifabshop will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.