Fabricator III

The role

This person will handle high-quality fabrication for exhibit and interactive projects using wood, metal, and solid surfaces. They will also mentor junior fabricators, lead shop workflows, and contribute to production decisions.

What you will do

• Build high-quality custom components using wood, metal, and plastics
• Perform painting, bodywork, and surface prep for exhibits and sub-assemblies
• Participate in fielding completed works at remote customer sites
• Provide follow on support and maintenance
• Tackle challenges creatively with expertise
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure projects hit goals on time and within budget
• Advocate for methods and practices during design phases
• Guide shop workflows and support junior fabricators
• Assist leadership with resourcing and decision making on builds
• Keep work areas and machinery clean and inspected daily

Required qualifications

• Extensive, hands-on experience in advanced woodworking and CNC operation
• Ability to read shop drawings, technical blueprints, and cut lists
• Ability to turn design concepts into practical builds using cut lists, quick sketches, and mockups
• Confidence with precision measuring tools, layout instruments, and shop machinery
• Skill in prioritizing work, keeping track of progress, and keeping safety first
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
• Adaptable to both highly ambiguous tasks and detailed build to print type instruction
• Strong personal accountability, ownership, and reliability
• Ability to mentor junior fabricators and guide shop workflows
• Computer skills including experience with Google Workspace and project management tools

Nice to have

• Solid experience in custom fabrication, scenic production, exhibit building, millwork, or metalworking in a busy shop environment
• Demonstrated experience in digital fabrication tools such as 3D printing and CAD/CAM integration
• Hands-on experience in architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, surface prep, bodywork, and HVLP spraying

About the company

Deeplocal is an internationally-recognized innovation studio based in Pittsburgh, PA. The team includes experts in marketing, engineering, design, and fabrication who develop physical experiences for brand clients.