Freelance Production Technician
The Studio
BREAKFAST Studio is a pioneering team creating kinetic sculptures that seamlessly merge engineering, motion, and creativity. Our projects, celebrated for their technical and artistic innovation, are commissioned and collected by leading global brands and institutions, including Harvard University, Rockefeller Center, Tiffany & Co., and Royal Caribbean.
One of our recent works, The Pearl, is the world’s largest electro-mechanical kinetic sculpture, installed aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Our creations have been showcased at prestigious venues such as the 2024 Venice Biennale and London’s Moco Museum, continually pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.
At BREAKFAST Studio, we are a collaborative team of engineers, designers, and artists dedicated to solving unique challenges and creating awe-inspiring works. Join us to apply your expertise to projects that redefine what’s possible, blending technical precision with creative freedom.
The Role
We’re looking for part-time team members that will help us assemble, test, and ship our large scale commissioned art pieces as well as our smaller editions. We’re looking for people with assembly experience and an exceptional eye for detail and organization. You will receive basic training for the different tasks.
- Job type: Part-time
- Compensation: $21 - $24 per hour (depending on experience)
- 8 hour shift
- Location: In-person (Brooklyn Navy Yard)
Responsibilities
- Small parts assembly using hand tools
- Programming electronic circuit boards
- Packing and shipping
- Quality control and testing of production parts
- Hands-on assembly of larger parts
- Use of manual shop tools, drill press, etc.
Experience and Skills
- Education: High school or equivalent
- Experience: Assembly Experience: 1 year
- Hand tools: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
- Power tools: 1 year (Preferred)
- High attention to detail
- Highly organizational mindset
- Experience in manufacturing assembly, maintenance or repair
- Highly confident with basic hand assembly tools
- Experience troubleshooting and diagnostics of products and systems
- Comfort and confidence working with a very small team
- Knowledge of machine shop use and safety
- Experience with basic electronics and soldering is a bonus
- Experience in design and art is a plus.