Scale Model Fabricator - CAD & Assembly Pro

Pacmin Studios (Pacmin); Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Job summary

PacMin Studios in Fullerton, CA seeks a Model Fabricator to build and assemble scale models and displays based on drawings and photos. This full-time or part-time role requires 1–3 years of related experience and a high school diploma.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams, perform lamination, wiring, and finishing tasks, and contribute to a fast-paced studio environment. The company offers a full benefits package including a 401k plan with company match and opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a display model and/or trade show fabrication or similar role.
• Ability to read and build from standard 2D shop drawings.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks is a plus.
• Willingness to learn with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build/Fabricate scale models and displays based on drawings and/or photos.
• Composite lamination and prep.
• Assemble and prep production parts and components.
• Prepare production parts for painting and finishing process.
• Wire electrical systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and other production teams to ensure project scope success.
• Collaborate with key floor productions teams to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Review and analyze material and supply requirements to fulfill project needs.
• Assist in the quoting material needs and labor hour requirements for fabrication related tasks.
• Clean, organize and maintain studio model shop area and special projects material storage per 5S standards.
• Assist with developing and documenting fabrication processes and techniques for each project.
• Updating PM/team of project status and estimated completion dates.
• Review, acknowledge, track and record direct labor hours using Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Assist in other areas/departments as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Reading shop drawings

CAD software

MS Office

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Physical lifting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

Shop tools

Job description

PacMin Studios in Fullerton, CA seeks a Model Fabricator to build and assemble scale models and displays based on drawings and photos. This full-time or part-time role requires 1–3 years of related experience and a high school diploma.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams, perform lamination, wiring, and finishing tasks, and contribute to a fast-paced studio environment. The company offers a full benefits package including a 401k plan with company match and opportunities