UAP
Fabrication
Rock Tavern, NY
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
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About the role
- UAP | Urban Art Projects believes incredible things don't just happen; they're created, nurtured, believed in.
- Visit www.uapcompany.com for more information.
Responsibilities
- Spanning art, architecture, design, environments, and everything in between - UAP works with artists and creatives to make incredible things all over the world.
- UAP collaborates with emerging and renowned artists, architects, developers, and designers; to deliver creative outcomes for the public realm.
- We engage in all aspects of the delivery process from curatorial services and design development, through to fabrication and installation.
- Capacity to stand, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks while operating power and hand tools for extended periods.
Requirements
- Ability to address fabrication challenges with creative, effective solutions.
- Ability to climb and work from ladders or elevated platforms, as required.
- Ability to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators, gloves, and eye and hearing protection.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods while working at a desk and using a computer.
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written form.
Nice to have
- This role blends advanced technical mastery in welding, metal forming, and structural fabrication with team leadership.
- Plan, assign, and review fabrication tasks, maintaining accountability for output, accuracy, and performance.
- Monitor staff time tracking daily to ensure accurate project clocking and reporting.
- Oversee project performance, providing regular updates and reporting to project managers and business leadership.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by assessing work environments, training staff, and ensuring adherence to safe practices.
- Mentor and train apprentices, artisans, and experts through structured on-the-job training and skill development initiatives.
- Contribute to long-term departmental planning, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- 7+ years of experience in metal fabrication, welding, or related fields
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of welding, fabrication, and structural construction.
Compensation
- Salary Description - $36.50/hr to $44.20/hr.
Benefits
- Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care).
- Commuter and transit programs.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with 4% company match.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and sick leave.
Company info
- Lead establishes technical standards, mentors team members at all levels, and collaborates closely with project managers, design teams, expertise leads, and foundry leadership to ensure all work meets the highest standards of craftsmanship, precision, and artistic intent.
- Lead all fabrication operations, ensuring projects are executed with precision, safety, efficiency, and artistic integrity.
- Assign project leads and coordinate fabrication resources across projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
- Establish, implement, and uphold fabrication standards, workflows, and best practices across all projects.
- Partner with Expertise Leads to develop processes, improve methods, and introduce innovative tools and technologies.
- Perform and supervise advanced fabrication processes, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, cutting, forming, and structural assembly.
- Inspect completed work to ensure structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and alignment with design specifications.
- Facilitate clear, consistent communication across departments, including project managers, designers, project leads, and fabrication staff.
- Lead weekly departmental meetings focused on company values, project challenges, goals, safety, and team successes.
- Develop and implement project strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency and execution.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
This listing is sourced directly from UAP's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.