Lead Fabricator

Position Title: Lead Fabricator

Company: Dyson & Womack Studio

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Principal / Studio Director

About Dyson & Womack

Dyson & Womack is a leading art fabrication and consulting studio based in Los Angeles, specializing in large-scale public artworks, custom fabrication, and culturally impactful commissions. We work at the intersection of contemporary art, architecture, and public space—bringing ambitious ideas to life through thoughtful collaboration, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a skilled and collaborative Lead Fabricator to join our small but high-performing studio team. This is a hands-on leadership role—perfect for someone who thrives on the floor, is confident managing complex builds, and enjoys working closely with both project managers and fellow fabricators.

As Lead Fabricator, you'll help plan and execute fabrication workflows, maintain quality control, troubleshoot production challenges, and serve as a key liaison between the shop and the project management team. Your leadership will shape the success of each project, while your technical skill and experience will keep the work moving forward on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-On Fabrication: Lead by example in the shop—working across materials, processes, and tools to support complex builds and installations.
• Project Liaison: Serve as the bridge between fabrication staff and project managers—translating drawings, tracking progress, and flagging issues proactively.
• Workflow Coordination: Help scope production timelines, delegate tasks to junior fabricators, and support daily planning in the shop.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards across all fabrication processes and ensure all work aligns with technical drawings and client expectations.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Collaborate with the team to resolve material, structural, and logistical challenges as they arise.
• Mentorship: Support skill development for junior fabricators and promote a culture of collaboration, learning, and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in custom fabrication, public art, scenic construction, design-build, or a related field
• Proficiency in working with metals (welding), wood, plastics, or composites (multi-material experience preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and shop plans
• Comfort with hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and fabrication machinery
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative work style
• Experience coordinating with project managers, designers, or engineers
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work safely in a physically active shop environment
• CAD design experience is a plus

Additional Information

This is an in-person role based out of our Los Angeles studio. Occasional travel to installation sites may be required. Dyson & Womack is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all its forms. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

To Apply 

To apply, email a current resume or CV and a portfolio of completed works. Interested candidates are also encouraged to include a written introduction to themselves that highlights their relevant experience and their interest in working at Dyson & Womack in the body of the email. Please include contact details in the resume or CV. 

Information should be emailed to [email protected] with the subject header “Lead Fabricator.”

Only qualified candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted. Dyson & Womack may retain applicant cover letters and resumes for future job opportunities.

08/08/2025