Metal Finishing Patina Specialist

Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative work culture

Opportunities for leadership

On-the-job training

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Amuneal Manufacturing Corp. is seeking candidates for a hands-on role in metal finishing, where creativity meets discipline. This position involves applying and refining finishes, developing quality processes, and training new team members. Candidates should have experience in metalwork and a keen eye for detail.

Offering a creative and respectful culture, the company provides on-the-job training, competitive pay, and opportunities for leadership growth within a stable, established firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal finishing, patina work, sculpture, or fabrication.
• Strong visual sense and instinct for finish quality.
• Maturity, responsibility, and organized in repetitive work.
• Interest or experience in supervising, mentoring, or training.

Responsibilities

• Apply and refine finishes using chemical patinas, hand techniques, and tools.
• Develop and document repeatable finishing processes.
• Evaluate visual and tactile finish quality.
• Help onboard and train new team members.

Skills

Metal finishing

Patina work

Sculpture

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Job description

Do you find satisfaction in transforming raw materials into beautifully finished surfaces? Are you someone who combines creative instinct with a disciplined, methodical approach? Are you looking for a role away from a desk, where hands‑on tactile work is valued?

About The Role

You’ll work with a small, skilled team focused on applying patinas and finishes to metal components used across our core product lines. This is a process‑oriented role where you’ll:

• Apply and refine finishes using chemical patinas, hand techniques, and mechanical tools
• Develop and document repeatable finishing processes for consistency and quality
• Evaluate visual and tactile finish quality with a highly trained eye
• Help onboard and train new team members as needed
• Contribute to a studio culture that values both craftsmanship and community

Over time, this role can grow into a supervisory position, and we’re especially interested in candidates with team leadership experience in production, studio, or shop environments.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in metal finishing, patina work, sculpture, fabrication, or studio‑based material processes
• A strong visual sense and instinct for finish quality (e.g., color, texture, uniformity)
• Maturity, responsibility, and an organized approach to repetitive or process‑based work
• Interest or experience in supervising, mentoring, or training others
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, hands‑on environment

Bonus Points For

• Past work in a production shop or high‑end fabrication environment
• Experience developing written work instructions or SOPs
• A background in sculpture, metals, or industrial design
• Bi‑Lingual communicator
• Experience with ERP systems, or daily use of computers for communicating, tracking, and organization

What We Offer

• A creative, respectful, and detail‑driven work culture
• Opportunities to grow into a leadership role
• On‑the‑job training in our specific finishing and chemical processes
• A chance to work with beautiful materials and make work you’re proud of
• Competitive pay, benefits, and a stable role in an established, growing company

Schedule

• 4 Day Work Week (6:30AM-5:00PM M-Th)

If you’re someone who loves the marriage of art and process, who takes pride in quality, and who enjoys helping others do the same-we’d love to hear from you.