Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from LF Studios / LifeFormations
Job overview
The Associate Technician – Plastics role at LF Studios involves producing molds and casts using composite materials to support animatronic and exhibit fabrication.
Responsibilities and impact
The technician will execute molding and casting processes, ensure quality standards, maintain safety, identify efficiency improvements, and may assist with installs and cross-train in other departments.
Compensation and benefits
This is an hourly position with compensation commensurate with experience; no additional benefits are specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 1-2 years of experience in fabrication, knowledge of fiberglass, molding, casting, carpentry, steel fabrication, tool use, and must have a driver's license and high school diploma.
Career development
Opportunities include cross-training in other departments like Sculpting and Fit Up to develop additional skills.
Work environment and culture
LF Studios values proactive thinking, teamwork, adaptability, and safety in a fast-paced creative environment.
Company information
LF Studios, formerly LifeFormations, is a design and specialty fabrication studio creating animatronics and exhibits for leading attractions worldwide.
Unique job features
The role involves working with diverse composite materials and offers opportunities to travel for installations and cross-train in multiple fabrication disciplines.
Company overview
LF Studios, also known as LifeFormations, is a creative design and fabrication company specializing in the development of custom animatronics, interactive exhibits, and themed environments for clients in the attractions, museum, and entertainment industries. The company generates revenue by providing end-to-end services, including concept design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of lifelike figures and immersive experiences. Founded in 1991 and based in Ohio, LF Studios has built a reputation for technical innovation and artistic craftsmanship, serving high-profile clients such as theme parks, museums, and visitor centers worldwide. Their projects often blend storytelling with advanced technology to create engaging, memorable experiences for audiences of all ages. Candidates should be aware of LF Studios’ collaborative culture and emphasis on creativity, technical excellence, and client-focused solutions.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your hands-on experience with molding and casting processes, specifically emphasizing skills with composite materials like fiberglass, epoxy, urethane, and silicone to align with LF Studios' Plastics department needs.
Emphasize your ability to maintain consistent quality in molding, casting, trimming, and bodywork, along with your proactive problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced fabrication environments as described in the job duties.
Apply through multiple channels including LF Studios' official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don't miss any updates or opportunities.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Plastics or Fabrication divisions at LF Studios; start conversations by mentioning your admiration for their work in animatronics and fabrication or by asking about the challenges and innovations in their molding and casting processes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'molding and casting,' 'fiberglass production,' 'composite materials,' 'quality assurance process,' and 'shop safety guidelines' to pass initial screenings effectively.
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