Job: Frame Builders Assistant – The Vanilla Workshop

Job Title *
Frame Builders Assistant

Company/Organization *
The Vanilla Workshop

Job Description *
We do a lot of things here at The Vanilla Workshop. At the core of what’s going on here is the design, innovation and refinement of the bicycles we craft for our customers. We’re looking for someone that likes challenges, who communicates well, is good-natured and who feels at home in a shop environment. A mantra at our shop is that if it isn’t going to be 100%, or damn close, we’re not going to do it. As part of this, we will hire someone who is very particular about details. The person we hire for this position will be introduced to every aspect of frame building.

Typical duties will include, but not be limited to:
-Final machining before and after paint
-Shaping and affixing our stainless steel head badges
-Polishing metal such as dropouts and dropout faces, headsets, hubs, and other stainless parts
-Small parts fabrication like cable stops and brake bridges
-Paint prep
-Mechanic support
-Machine maintenance
-Frame building inventory management
-Generally helping out around the shop

The Candidate:

-Knowledge of bicycle industry and passion for bikes and craft
-Experience in manufacturing, fabrication or custom workshop environments
-Minimum high school diploma
-Have a can do attitude, willingness to learn new things as well as support team where needed
-Ability to lift 50 lbs

Pay and Benefits:

The pay for this full time position will be based on the person’s level of experience. We’re committed to a good standard of living. On top of the base wage, we offer an excellent benefits package including health insurance, profit sharing and paid time off.

The deadline for submissions is 2/15/17

How to Apply *
If you feel that you’re a good fit, please apply by email. In the body of the email, state the length of your last two jobs and your highest level of education completed. Also attach a one-page resume and a one-page cover letter describing your life experience as it applies to this job, including three work references and any experience with bicycles or the making of things to: hiring@vanillabicycles.com

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