Creative Animatronic Welder & Fabricator

LF Studios; Hazelwood (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LF Studios designs and fabricates animatronic figures, scenic elements, and interactive experiences. We seek a Creative Welder/Metal Fabricator to build one-of-a-kind projects and solve unusual fabrication challenges, interpreting drawings and collaborating with designers, engineers, sculptors, and technicians.

Ideal candidates are skilled welders and fabricators who can develop practical solutions, work independently, and adapt to changing projects while maintaining high-quality work standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional welding, metal fabrication, or related hands-on experience.
• Strong MIG and TIG welding skills, including mild steel and stainless steel.
• Proficiency with common shop equipment (drill presses, saws, grinders, torches, hand tools).
• Strong fitting, layout, measuring, assembly, and shop math skills.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret dimensions and tolerances.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and moving assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom steel and stainless-steel components, armatures, frames, mechanisms, and assemblies.
• Perform accurate layout, cutting, fitting, alignment, tack welding, and MIG/TIG welding.
• Build mechanical assemblies with bearings, shafts, pivots, pneumatic cylinders, motors, and other components.
• Interpret drawings, sketches, CAD references, and design intent.
• Develop jigs, fixtures, templates, and fabrication solutions for unusual designs.
• Inspect dimensions, alignment, fit, movement, and overall quality.
• Troubleshoot and refine assemblies during testing and integration.
• Safely operate metalworking equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Adapt to changing projects and production priorities.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Fitting/layout/measurement

Shop math

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Tools

Drill presses

Saws

Grinders

Torches

MIG/TIG equipment

Job description

LF Studios designs and fabricates animatronic figures, scenic elements, and interactive experiences. We seek a Creative Welder/Metal Fabricator to build one-of-a-kind projects and solve unusual fabrication challenges, interpreting drawings and collaborating with designers, engineers, sculptors, and technicians.

Ideal candidates are skilled welders and fabricators who can develop practical solutions, work independently, and adapt to changing projects while maintaining high-quality work standards.