Associate Technician - Plastics

LF Studios; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative fabrication studio in Cincinnati is seeking an Associate in the Plastics department to produce molds and casts with top quality across various composite materials. You will be responsible for executing molding processes, maintaining safety standards, and identifying efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate should have experience in a fabrication shop, knowledge of fiberglass production, and great problem-solving skills. This is a full-time position requiring flexibility in work hours for project demands.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' minimum experience in a similar role or fabrication shop.
• Knowledge of the molding and casting process of sculptures.
• Must have flexibility in your schedule for extended hours as needed.
• A detail-oriented multitasker with strong communication and adaptability.
• Experience with electric and pneumatic hand tools.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Execute processes for molding and casting according to the schedule.
• Maintain shop safety guidelines and practices.
• Identify potential ways to improve efficiency.
• Follow LF shop safety guidelines and project-specific standards.
• Assist on installs and cross-train with other departments as needed.
• Travel to assist on installations.

Skills

Fiberglass production

Carpentry

Steel fabrication

Detail-oriented multitasker

Great communication skills

Ability to adapt

Problem-solving

Experience with power tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electric hand power tools

Pneumatic hand power tools

Job description

About LF

LifeFormations specializes in the design and fabrication of animatronic figures, sculpted elements, exhibits, and interactive experiences. Our work can be found in leading theme parks, museums, science centers, and branded spaces all over the world.

Position Overview

This is an Associate position within the Plastics department to consistently produce molds and casts across a variety of composite materials (including but not limited to Fiberglass, Epoxy, Urethane, and Silicone) with excellent quality. This person must be a highly self-motivated individual that can move quickly and efficiently from one task to another and has the ability to work as part of a team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute processes for molding and casting according to the schedule.
• Consistent quality in molding, casting, trimming, and bodywork skills.
• Comprehension of different methodologies and how to find efficiencies.
• Exhibiting qualities of proactive thinking/planning.
• Execute processes for molding/casting to meet quality expectations set by both LF and client standards.
• Complete Plastics Fabrication QAP as required by each project.
• Identify potential ways to improve efficiency.
• Maintain shop safety guidelines and practices.

Additional Responsibilities

• Travel to assist on installs.
• Cross-training to develop skillsets and support other departments such as Sculpting, Fit Up, and Print Clean Up.

Requirements

• 1-2 years' minimum experience in a similar role or fabrication shop.
• Knowledge of fiberglass production, carpentry, and steel fabrication.
• Knowledge of the molding and casting process of sculptures.
• A detail-oriented multitasker. Must have great communication skills and the ability to easily adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with both electric and pneumatic hand power tools.
• Driver’s license required.
• High school diploma required.
• This position is full-time; must have flexibility in your schedule to allow for extended hours as needed on a project by project basis.

Compensation

Hourly position commensurate with experience.