About KMD:
Kyle Minor Design is a custom design and fabrication shop taking on a huge variety of architectural-scale projects from high-end residential staircases to commercial office environments and everything in between.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a shop manager to lead our skilled team of fabricators and oversee all aspects of building and installing our projects. We need someone who thrives at running a fabrication shop and taking on a huge variety of architectural-scale projects from multi-year residences to quick turnaround prototypes and everything in between.
The ideal candidate has:
8+ years of experience in woodworking and metalworking and comfort with all aspects from start to finish: pre-assembly, assembly, finishing/detailing and installation.
Experience working closely with architects, designers, and general contractors
Experience building in both shop and jobsite environments
The ability to manage a team and has multiple years of experience doing so
An eye for detail and the skill to execute
A positive, focused, energetic and flexible attitude
Stellar communication skills
A curious mind and an interest in taking on complex projects
Shop Manager Responsibilities (abbreviated):
Manage fabrication employees and subcontractors
Lead the fabrication, finish, delivery and installation of all projects
Manage schedule, budget and quality control of all projects
Assist with estimating
Order materials and manage flow in and out of shop
Identify and schedule repairs/maintenance for shop tools and equipment
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years experience working in a shop environment building architectural, furniture, or sculptural work.
Exceptional skill with wood and metal fabrication
Ability to read and work off shop drawings
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
Professionalism and stellar communication skills
Flexibility and willingness to get jobs over the finish line on budget, on time, and meet client expectations
Position Details
Title: Shop Manager
Type: Full-Time Position
Hourly Rate: Based on experience.
Additional benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave. Retirement contribution system. Monthly health insurance stipend. Annual bonus structure based on the individual’s success and overall success of the company
Working Hours: M-F 6:30am - 2:30pm (subject to change). Saturdays and Sundays as required by workload
Feel like you’re a good fit? Please reach out with the following;
Copy of your resume
Photos and description of a project you’ve taken on that you’re proud of
Look through our portfolio and select a project you’d be particularly excited to take on as part of the KMD team
What’s a completely non-work related skill you’re currently trying to learn?
