Good opportunity at an Oakland manufacturer. See details below

Instructors - if you know of good students in welding or CNC, you can send recommendations to Walter directly.

Regards,
Mark


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Mark Martin, PhD
Regional Director (DSN), Bay Area
Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development
California Community Colleges

(650) 248-7728




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From: "Walter Craven" <waltercraven@blankandcables.com>
Subject: good talking to you again!
Date: June 18, 2015 at 11:45:06 AM PDT
To: <mark.martin@design4x.com>
Cc: "'Walter Craven'" <walter@blankandcables.com>, "'Jeremy Kaplan'" <jeremy@blankandcables.com>

Mark,
 
                Long time no speak!
                We have two opening here at B and C:
 
                1) Lead fabricator (lead thinker) - WELDING
                someone who has tig welding experience, layout and drawing experience, and a desire to sharpen their skills and build outstanding architectural elements and     furniture.
 
                2) Cnc programmer and operator/ layout person - CNC
                someone who is well versed on different machines and different operating platforms for such machines as vertical mill (fadal) and horizontal lathe (daewoo)
                and router (scm) as well as a welding robot (deihen)
               
                Here is the text from a recent post we placed for the welding position:
                We are crafting the wording for the second position currently.
                Please let me know if you think you or any of your department heads know of anyone who may fit the bill or who is worth talking to regarding these positions.
 

        Tig/Mig Fabricator and Metal artisan (oakland downtown)

compensation: $19-25

Skilled, experienced metal fabricator required for an already skilled and experienced team. Applicant must have ability to read shop drawings, perform layout along with having basic math skills.

The ideal candidate:

* has a keen aesthetic sense and an impeccable eye for detail
* can prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision
* is able to keep focused on the big picture, even during small detail oriented tasks
* is eager to learn and develop new techniques and processes for new challenges
* can work independently, as well as with others
* takes ownership of results, willing to do what it takes to execute
* is positive, focused, energetic and flexible

Responsibilities:

* General fabrication, welding and finishing
* Design implementation
* Intermittent on-site installations
* Some client and vendor interface
* Shop organization & inventory
* Machine & tool upkeep and maintenance
* Multiple project workflow prioritization & management
* Material ordering and handling
* Order fulfillment


Required Qualifications
* 5+ years experience in professional metal fabrication
* Mastery of general metal fabrication procedures, MIG & TIG welding, plasma cutting and familiarity with metal working equipment such as horizontal band saw, rolls, brakes, drill press, hand tools, etc.
* Exceptional skill with an angle grinder--grinding, cutting, sanding, finishing, etc
* Fine finishing skills, with a focus on stainless and bronze
* Comprehension of shop drawings and basic layout principles
* Basic woodworking skills
* Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Basic computer skills

Bonus Points
* Outstanding TIG skills
* Experience with surface treatments such as wax, lacquer, hot and cold patinas

You may have additional skills and experience to offer that will make you stand out. Your background may be in sculpture, architectural fabrication, industrial design, furniture or another field. What's most important is that you are a driven and creative team member with a positive attitude and a passion for elegant solutions to unique problems.


Please email resume showing job history with current references, and contact information.


We offer Paid Vacations, PTO and sick pay and the ability to use the shop in off hours for personal projects


 
Thank You,

Walter Craven
Blank and Cables, Inc
+1 415 648 3842  phone
+1 415 648 4228  fax
+1 415 748 4640  cell
waltercraven@blankandcables.com
www.blankandcables.com
CA Lic 900682
 
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