UAP | Urban Art Projects believes incredible things don't just happen; they're created, nurtured, believed in. Spanning art, architecture, design, environments, and everything in between – UAP works with artists and creatives to make incredible things all over the world.
UAP collaborates with emerging and renowned artists, architects, developers, and designers; to deliver creative outcomes for the public realm. We engage in all aspects of the delivery process from curatorial services and design development, through to fabrication and installation.
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Objective: The Finishing | Team Lead is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and actively participating in the finishing processes of art manufacturing, including metal finishing, surface preparation, polishing, and assembly. This role ensures that all artwork meets the vision of the artist in conceptual, aesthetic, and quality standards, while maintaining efficient workflow, safety, and team performance. The Finishing I Team Lead's objectives are to coordinate the various processes of the Finishing Team to ensure production targets are met, the team works efficiently and is inspired by and engaged with the work. This position is also responsible for the safety and smooth operation of all activities and equipment in the Finishing Team while ensuring all required materials are organized, stocked and maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Supervision
- Lead, train, and mentor the Finishing Team to achieve production goals and maintain artistic standards.
- Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and provide hands-on guidance.
- Foster a collaborative and safe work environment.
- Production & Quality Control
- Oversee all finishing processes including grinding, sanding, welding, chasing, polishing, final finish and project information recording.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality in all completed artwork.
- Collaborate with artists, designers, and project managers to achieve the intended artistic vision.
- Inspect finished work for defects or deviations and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
- Ensuring that all consumables are stocked, and equipment is operational.
- Communication & Workflow
- Ensuring communication channels between your team and the business are effective.
- Coordinate production schedules to meet deadlines.
- Track and report project progress to management.
- Working directly, continuously and closely with all team leads.
- Strategizing the efficient handling of materials and information between all teams.
- Technical Expertise
- Demonstrate excellence in finishing tools, techniques, and materials.
- Provide hands-on support on complex finishing tasks.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and recommend improvements.
- Safety & Compliance
- Enforce adherence to safety protocols, PPE use, and OSHA standards.
- Conduct safety checks and training for finishing staff.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Working with the team to maintain and develop clean shop practices
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in metal finishing/fabrication and or foundry work, with years of experience in a leadership role and/or managing projects in art production.
- Strong technical expertise in metal finishing processes, and surface preparation.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel.)
- Excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and artistic renderings.
- Ability to solve complex problems in collaboration with various teams throughout the foundry.
- Ability to understand and coordinate all processes of the Finishing Department.
- Ability to switch quickly and continuously across different projects while maintaining momentum.
- A commitment to the art of sculpture creation!
Accountability:
- Working with the Manufacturing Manager I Foundry + Finishing to realize goals set in collaboration.
- Maintaining a smooth workflow intake and output with adjacent teams.
- Ensuring a positive, transparent connection between the Finishing Team and the business with developed career trajectories.
- Monitor Project performance in % complete vs. hours expended and remaining—GP
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Prolonged standing, bending, and manual tool use.
- Work in environment with dust, noise, heat, ability to wear PPE.
Performance Indicators
- The Finishing team operates safely without incident and maintains a positive work environment.
- Production goals set by the Manufacturing Manager are being set and maintained.
- Report up the communication chain when forecasting GP's hits and manufacturing goals are in trouble.
- The Finishing Team is continuously training and mentoring new and alternate members.
- The Finishing process is continually improving and evolving to meet market demands.
- The Finishing Department improves the workflow of the production line.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care).
- Commuter and transit benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
We offer a vibrant, creative environment with great teammates. Opportunities to work on exciting, high-profile projects.
Salary Description - $36.47/hr - $43.41/hr
UAP Productions LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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