Production Assistant- Sculpture

Position: Production Assistant- ID Sculpture
Location: Gunnison

Summary

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).  is a Play Core company and an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Competencies

• 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 Play Core.

Read Blueprints

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.

Work Environment

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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