Production Assistant

PlayCore Holdings, Inc.; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO

10 paid holidays

Health/dental/life insurance

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

ID Sculpture, a PlayCore company, seeks Production Assistants to support fabrication teams making climbing boulders, playground sculptures, and public art installations. This hands-on role offers year-round indoor/outdoor work in a creative setting with travel and advancement opportunities.

Benefits include 80 hours PTO, 10 paid holidays, health/dental/life insurance, and a matching 401(k). Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and read a tape measure.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sculpt and shape over rebar and lath substructures to create detailed sculptures according to project designs.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and team members to ensure artistic vision and structural integrity.
• Use sculpting tools to achieve textures, shapes, and finishes.
• Inspect and refine surfaces to meet project requirements.
• Prepare and set up materials including rebar, lath, GFRC mixtures.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.

Education

Prior Manufacturing experience is a plus

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $27 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Summary

ID Sculpture is seeking Production Assistants to support our creative and fabrication teams in producing custom climbing boulders, playground sculptures, and public art installations. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, hands‑on work environment that blends art, fabrication, and outdoor play.

We offer year‑round indoor and outdoor work in a creative fabrication setting, with opportunities for travel and advancement. Benefits include 80 hours of PTO, 10 paid holidays, health/dental/life insurance, and a matching 401(k). ID Sculpture is a PlayCore company and an equal opportunity employer.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sculpt and shape over rebar and lath substructures to create detailed and artistic play sculptures according to project specifications and designs.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other team members to ensure the artistic vision and structural integrity of the sculptures.
• Utilize various sculpting tools and techniques to achieve desired textures, shapes, and finishes.
• Inspect and refine sculpted surfaces to ensure quality and adherence to project requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and setup of materials, including rebar, lath, and GFRC mixtures.
• Assist in other general labor tasks as needed to support facility operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and materials are properly stored and maintained.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to creative brainstorming sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of sculpting activities, including time, materials used, and project progress.
• Provide input and feedback on sculpting techniques and improvements to enhance the quality and efficiency of the sculpting process.
• Participate in creating molds for concrete products.
• Promotes the Company’s mission and values‑based culture through providing an excellent quality product
• Manages all decks going to outside storage
• Safety: Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations by all employees
• Quality: Assure all decks are checked and identified properly
• Productivity: Maintain utilization specified by supervisor and/or lead
• Coordinates: Communicate with other operators on any issues or shortages to supervisor or lead
• Team player and willing to work closely with others
• Dexterity: Employee would work with their hands, and need to be able to lift or hold heavy items
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Results Orientation

Education and/or Experience

• Prior Manufacturing experience is a plus

Travel

None

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

Other Skills

Forklift license or must be able to pass forklift test to be certified by PlayCore.

Read Tape Measure

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. (50 pounds is the max)

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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