ABOUT KGBLKGBL designs and manufactures unapologetically modern, meticulously handcrafted furnitureand objects in our Brooklyn workshop. Our work spans fine furniture, custom millwork, andarchitectural projects, built across wood, metal, glass, stone, and upholstery.
THE ROLE:
We're looking for a skilled metal worker/welder to join our Brooklyn shop, working primarily innon-ferrous metals with some related work in steel or stainless steel. Expertise in TIG weldingmetals is essential to the position. This is hands-on fabrication and finishing work on furnitureand objects built to a high standard — precision, clean joinery, and refined surface finishing arecentral to the job. The ideal candidate comes from a fine furniture or sculpture background, where craft and finishquality carry the same weight as structural soundness.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fabricate and weld furniture components and structures in non-ferrous metals with relatedwelding work in gin aluminum and steel Perform precision welding to a high cosmetic standard, not just structural Polish and finish metal surfaces — satin, brushed, and polished finishes across multiplemetals Read and work from shop drawings and templates with tight tolerances Work to coordinate and assemble metal components with wood, glass, and stone elements Maintain a clean, organized, safe metal shop area Collaborate with the shop team on production timelines and sequencingQUALIFICATIONSExperience welding non-ferrous metals with related welding work in gin aluminum and steel Background in fine furniture fabrication or sculpture — comfortable with craft-levelstandards, not just structural welding Strong metal finishing and polishing skills Ability to work precisely from drawings and templates Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a small shop environmentDETAILS
Location: Brooklyn, NY workshop
Compensation: $25–$35/hour, based on experience
