Description
We are looking for a Patination, Finishing and Wiring Technician to join our thriving team. You will be developing your understanding of metal finishing processes with a natural ability for practical manufacturing processes involved in the finishing of high-quality interior products.
Skills and Behaviours (essential)
- Good team work as well as being able to self-manage and work independently
- Ability to act decisively in a calm and friendly manner
- Attention to detail
- An eye for form colour and design
- The ability to meet targets and deadlines with excellent time management skills
- An approachable manner and good communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.
- Masses of flexibility and "can do" attitude
- An awareness and implementation of health and safety issues
- Good physical health and a clean and professional appearance.
Knowledge and Experience (desirable)
- Learning the role/ less experience, technical skills and knowledge gained through training and experience - up to 3 years' experience post training (aim 10,000 hours to become experienced)
Qualifications (desirable)
- A professional qualification in manufacturing or art and design.
- A college certificate in metal work finishing processes, or university degree within arts or other similar qualification.
- Practice, learn, develop, and perfect metalwork processes as required within Cox London workshops.
- Apply cold and hot patinas on various metal surfaces to achieve a range of finishes as per Cox London's design standards.
- Lacquer and distress metal surfaces to create antique or custom finishes.
- Spray special effect finishes onto steel surfaces to achieve unique colours and textures.
- Assemble and fit mirrors, glass pieces, and chandeliers, ensuring secure and precise installation.
- Perform glasswork tasks, including beading chandeliers, fitting glass into frames, and cutting glass to size as required.
- Operate machinery, such as scratch mops and polishing wheels, for finishing processes.
- Use hand tools (e.g. drills, pliers, hammers) for metalwork, patination, and glass-related tasks.
- Perform some heavy lifting as part of handling and installing of larger pieces.
- Wire and electrify chandeliers, utilising soldering techniques.
- Participate in PAT/wire testing
Please complete our application form and submit your CV.