Associate Technician - Plastics

LF Studios / LifeFormations; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and fabrication studio in Cincinnati seeks an Associate in the Plastics department. This role focuses on producing molds and casts from various materials while ensuring high-quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in fabrication. The position requires adaptability and strong problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to safety and quality. Flexibility in schedule is needed for project demands.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' minimum experience in a similar role or fabrication shop.
• Knowledge of fiberglass production, carpentry, and steel fabrication.
• Experience with the molding and casting process.
• Experience with both electric and pneumatic hand power 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.
• Maintain shop safety guidelines.
• Travel to assist on installs.
• Cross-training to support other departments.

Skills

Detail-oriented multitasker

Great communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to adapt to changing circumstances

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electric power tools

Pneumatic 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.

About LF Studios

LF Studios (Formerly LifeFormations) is design and specialty fabrication studio dedicated to telling stories, making people laugh and creating lasting memories for the world's leading attractions, exhibits, branded spaces and IP based products. We specialize in animatronics, static figures and specialty scenic. For more information about LF Studios, please visit www.lfstudios.com.