Shop Manager and Metal Fabricator

One Off Furniture LLC partners with designers and artisans to create custom furniture and architectural elements that are both functional and beautiful. By blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques and aesthetics, we aim to produce unique, harmonious designs that seamlessly integrate into their surroundings.

Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of experience.

This is a full-time, on-site position for a Shop Manager and Metal Fabricator based in San Francisco, CA. The role involves managing daily shop operations, fabricating metal components for custom furniture and architectural elements, and ensuring all projects meet One Off’s high-quality standards. Day-to-day tasks include TIG welding
, operating a variety of tools,
overseeing fabrication
, maintaining efficient workflows, and collaborating with team members to meet project deadlines. Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence are critical in this role.

• Highly skilled and experienced
• Dependable – Shows up on time and follows through on commitments.
• Proactive – Takes initiative and stays motivated without micromanaging.
• Problem Solver – Approaches challenges with solutions, not excuses.
• Good Communicator – Effectively conveys information to the team and clients.
• Hardworking – Puts in the effort to get things done efficiently and correctly.

• Lead and oversee the shop production team
  , ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely project completion.
• Maintain clear and direct communication between the team, leadership, and clients for project updates and meeting deadlines.
• Act as a partner to the Founder/CEO and Project Manager to manage schedules, team productivity, and material/operational needs.
• Oversee inventory management to secure needed materials, preventing delays and optimizing efficiency.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets One Off Furniture’s high standards of quality and client expectations.
• Monitor receivables and job profitability
  , keeping production aligned with financial goals.
• Ensure the shop remains organized, safe, and efficient at all times.

• 15+ years of experience in welding and metal work. Ability to perform high-quality TIG welding to create custom furniture components on various metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel. Assemble custom furniture pieces according to design specifications.
• Read and interpret CAD drawings and technical schematics. Collaborate with designers and engineers to troubleshoot and refine designs as needed.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools for fabrication, as well as finishing techniques including grinding. Ability to operate a forklift.
• This is a physically demanding job, requiring physical strength and mobility.

We offer the highest wages in the industry, pay is dependent on experience. This is a key leadership position within a fast-paced, high-end custom metalwork design company. We work with prestigious international clients and design studios on high-quality designs, fabrications, and installations. We are seeking a Shop Manager who thrives on responsibility, problem-solving
, and ensuring high quality craftsmanship and efficiency in production.