Woodshop Assistant

Fig House Studios seeks candidates to fill two positions. These positions will start as part time with the option to transition to full time. Both assistants will aid the production team with fabrication and assembly of high-end custom artist supports: stretchers, panels, and frames.

Requirements for both positions:

• High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work safely with and around fragile/high-value art objects
• Able to repeatedly lift and handle wooden beams weighing approximately 50 pounds, artwork, and crates
• Able to proactively anticipate the needs of the shop
• Good with numbers
• Ability to take and follow direction
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Team player with positive outlook
• Receptive to feedback

Position one: Production Assistant.

This position has a strong emphasis on milling and production of specialty stretcher and frame profiles. The person in this role will be capable in reading shop drawings, milling, custom joinery, assembly and glue up, and finishing - all using a range of hand and power tools. Specialty focus on design and fabrication of unique frames and large-scale, complex, multi-panel installations.

Familiarity with woodworking machinery (table saws, jointer, planer, routers)/hand tools with 3+ years experience required.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to craft, and discretion.

The ideal candidate is committed to growing professionally as a woodworker and art handler with the desire for a long-term position as part of an exceptional team doing exceptional work.

Starting schedule: Two days a week with two weekend days monthly; 8am-4pm. Transition to full-time as training progresses.

Minimum salary: $24/hour (commensurate with experience). PTO included and four generous raises during training period.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to [email protected] using the subject line “Production Assistant.”

Position two: Studio Assistant.

This entry-level position seeks an assistant to aid the production team with assembly of stretchers, panels, and frames, assisting with day-to-day operations and will be exposed to a variety of processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to craft, and discretion.

This is a perfect position for someone who wants to enter the woodworking industry in a way that rubs shoulders with the arts.

Starting schedule: Two days a week, 8am-4pm, with the option to transition to full-time as training progresses.

Starting salary: $18/hour. PTO included and four generous raises during training period.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to [email protected] using the subject line, “Studio Assistant.”

Fig House Studios is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to [email protected] using the subject lines, "Production Assistant" or "Studio Assistant."