Current vacancies in the model making industry (2023)

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30/08/22

HEXR

Bromley by Bow, London E3 3TZ

HEXR is pleased to announce we have an exciting new opportunity as part of our prototyping and evaluation team. We are looking for a practical, efficient and versatile individual to support product development. This person will help create proof of concept helmets and support small scale production runs based out of our East London workshop.

We regularly assemble various components associated with our helmets and have been gradually bringing various manufacturing processes in house as we grow.

The successful candidate will be inducted on our array of machines so can look forward to learning a range of new skills during their onboarding period as well as throughout their tenure.

Once up to speed, the day-to-day of this role is rich with various tasks within the prototyping umbrella. From creating beautiful one-off prototypes, to working along-side designers and engineers for larger jobs when the team rallies behind a common goal (followed by a well earned team social afterwards)!

Responsibilities:

Learning how to use and operating our:

• Thermoforming machine and drying oven
• Screen printer
• Laser cutter
• Robotic arms
• Vinyl plotter
• FDM 3D printers
• Standard workshop equipment

Helping to source and manage the material stock for the above machines.

Assembling small batches of helmets or components.

Requirements:

Essential

• Ability to work on site in Bromley-By-Bow E3 3TZ
• An open mind to learn new skills and processes, with a natural hands on and systematic approach

Nice to have

• Health and safety knowledge and certifications
• Some workshop experience

Benefits:

• Vitality private health insurance + dental
• 25 Days holiday
• Expense card, weekly social allowance & regular team socials
• Training courses specific to each role
• Cycle to work scheme

Interview process:

• 15 minute introductory call to find out a little bit more about each other.
• Short take technical task to be carried out remotely
• Meet the team at the lab, a much more detailed introduction to the product and R&D tasks being carried out.

Start date: Immediately/flexible
Salary: £25-35k

If you think you are a great fit for this role please send us an email to: careers@hexr.com with your portfolio and CV attached.

26/08/22

STUDIO SOWOW

High Wycombe

Calling all talented CAD technicians, model makers, machinists and makers. Sowow are looking for motivated individuals to join the team! If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a growing and vibrant studio, then get in touch.

• Experience of project management preferred
• CAD literate (Solid Edge, Fusion 360)
• CAM/CNC experience
• Demonstrate workshop skills and ability
• Interpreting client design briefs
• Designing for manufacture/production
• Specification of materials, processes and components
• Competitive salary - according to experience/review after 6 months probationary period

For more information and an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Call: 01344 886886
Email: contact@sowowltd.com

Please send your CV/Portfolio, along with a cover letter to: contact@sowowltd.com

23/08/22

LaserCut Works

London, SE16

We are very busy at the moment and in need of some extra hands. There are two jobs which you may alternate between:

• Job 1- Finishing and packaging metal pieces. Person must be confident handling delicate work, and precise with a scalpel!
• Job 2- Operating our metal engraver to fulfil a large run of products. No previous laser experience is required, full health and safety training will be provided.

Time is of the essence with both jobs, and you will be expected to fulfil a quota per day.

Immediate start is required.

This is a good opportunity for a graduate to gain some industry experience, and get an insight into our daily workshop routine.

Hours: 8am- 5pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Bermondsey, SE16 2DB
£12 per hour.

Please email your availability to: studio@lasercutworks.com and add "Freelance availability" as the subject description.

23/08/22

Kandor Modelmakers Ltd

Stratford London E15

Kandor Modelmakers is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our modelmaking team here in East London. The ideal candidate will have basic modelmaking and machinery skills as well as having competent knowledge in software applications such as AutoCAD and Rhino.

Candidates will demonstrate a professional attitude towards their work, show the ability to pay attention to detail whilst still being able to work within the specifications of a project and be aware of time management to deliver within their deadlines.

The applicant will need to be confident to work individually as well as in a team alongside our Workshop Co-ordinators.

Kandor has a large workshop with a variety of workshop equipment including CNC Machines, Laser Cutters & general workshop tools and machinery to which knowledge on these would be an advantage. Training will be provided where necessary.

Skills & Experience:

• Basic Modelmaking
• Ability to understand Architectural drawings.
• Workshop Machine Competency
• Spray Room experience

Software:

• AutoCAD
• Rhino

Candidate:

• Attention to detail
• Professional Attitude
• Time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well part of a team
• Good communication skills

Benefits:

• Full time Position
• Flexi 40 Hour Week (Mon-Friday)
• Competitive Wage
• Potential Overtime Opportunities
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension

If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV and portfolio to: vacancies@kandormodels.co.uk

19/08/22

Royal College of Art

London, White City

We are looking for an adaptable, dynamic, creative, and organised person to work with our Technical Team for the Graduate Diploma Course at the Royal College of Art. This team delivers a wide variety of making and digital making activities for our Graduate Diploma students.

The day job as a Specialist Technical Instructor:

• Take a lead in the provision of technical instruction, support, advice and demonstrations, online and in a workshop or studio environment.
• Support the growth of Technical resources on the Graduate Diploma Course, including assisting in the set up of new equipment and services.
• Support the development of new learning content for students on the Graduate Diploma Course, such as instructional videos, equipment inductions, or technique presentations.
• Continual learning as part of a dynamic multi disciplinary team.
• Assist students and staff in problem solving and finding technical or creative solutions.
• Maintain specialist equipment and safety and keep accurate records.
• Support teaching, learning, and research activities on the Graduate Diploma course.

What you will need to have::

• Significant practical knowledge of a wide variety of technical processes. For example, you may have skills in software typically used in an Art & Design studio environment such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere, OR a variety of practical making skills such as using a sewing machine, textile manipulation,using power tools, woodworking and construction, using a laser cutter, printmaking processes, sculptural techniques, or photography skills. We look for applicants who have a good understanding of materials and processes in general, with expertise in one or more specific areas, but also demonstrate enthusiasm and curiosity to learn the skills and processes that may not be their existing expertise.

Please apply via the website: https://jobs.rca.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 25th September

19/08/22

Royal College of Art

London, White City

We are looking for an adaptable, dynamic, creative, and organised person to work with our Technical Team for the Graduate Diploma Course at the Royal College of Art. This team delivers a wide variety of making and digital making activities for our Graduate Diploma students.

The day job as a Graduate Diploma Technical Instructor:

• Provide technical instruction, support, advice and demonstrations online and in a workshop or studio environment.
• Support the growth of Technical resources on the Graduate Diploma Course, including assisting in the set up of new equipment and services.
• Support the development of new learning content for students on the Graduate Diploma Course, such as instructional videos, equipment inductions, or technique presentations.
• Continual learning as part of a dynamic multi disciplinary team.
• Assist students and staff in problem solving and finding technical or creative solutions.
• Maintain specialist equipment and safety and keep accurate records.
• Support teaching, learning, and research activities on the Graduate Diploma course.

What you will need to have::

• Good practical knowledge of a wide variety of technical processes. For example, you may have skills in software typically used in an Art & Design studio environment such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere, OR a variety of practical making skills such as using a sewing machine, textile manipulation,using power tools, woodworking and construction, using a laser cutter, printmaking processes, sculptural techniques, or photography skills. We look for applicants who have a good understanding of materials and processes in general, with expertise in one or more specific areas, but also demonstrate enthusiasm and curiosity to learn the skills and processes that may not be their existing expertise.

Please apply via the website: https://jobs.rca.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 25th September

18/08/22

Glenn Howells Architects

Birmingham

Glenn Howells Architects are looking for a modelmaker to join their talented and expanding team in Birmingham.

You will be involved in top end projects around the UK, and with using the latest 3D printing techniques and traditional machining processes, you will deliver innovative, exciting and varied models from in house sketch design development models to high quality presentation models and prototypes.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in model making or a design related field and will have a good eye for design, detail and proportion as well as proactive problem solving and working with tight deadlines. They will be able to work independently and also as part of a team.

Requirements:

• The desire to run smaller jobs independently as instructed by the Head of Modelshop
• A good understanding of reading architectural drawings and 3D CAD
• Good understanding of Rhino / CAD packages. Knowledge of Magics would be beneficial.
• Safe and confident use of power tools and general workshop machinery i.e. Table Saws, Bandsaws and Disc Sanders.
• Good eye for model details and able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to manage your time and deliver projects within tight deadlines.
• Great people skills and the ability to build relationships easily within the working environment.

Favorable candidates will a have a well-rounded skillset, using workshop machinery, laser cutters and have good working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has a focused interest 3D printing, as we are currently looking to increase our 3D printed output.

The ability to work with different materials creatively and utilize different techniques and styles is important as our methods of production vary from model to model.

Glenn Howells Architects is an award-winning firm with practices both in Birmingham and London. Modelmaking within the practice is an integral and fundamental part of the process,

and our models are used both in house and externally. We have a large, well equipped, modern workshop.

We are willing to offer a competitive rate of salary, plus private medical care, pension contribution, relocation allowance and other benefits. Glenn Howells Architects prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and all candidates will be treated fairly regardless of age, race, sex or disability.

Please email your CV and examples of your recent work, with the subject heading ‘Model Maker Application’ to: recruitment@glennhowells.co.uk

The closing date for applicants will be 30/09/2022

Unfortunately, we are only able to respond to candidates invited for an interview. No agency or phone enquiries please.

16/08/22

Isabel + Helen

London

Isabel + Helen is a design studio specialising in engineered installations... The studio was born from a shared love of analogue design processes and simple kinetics. Since 2012 they have developed their practice within experimental installations and animated sculpture, which hovers at the intersection of art and design.

Underpinned by an ongoing exploration of movement, materials and mechanisms, they seek to simplify often complex ideas and ambitions, translating them into something more readable and relateable; exploring new ways of story telling. Clients inc. Moncler, Hermes, The V&A and Nike.

The studio consists of a mix of full-time and freelance creatives, from a variety of different disciplines all offering unique skills. Ranging from product designers and architects, through to model-makers, set assistants and technicians.

We are looking for a full-time Junior designer/maker to join us. Working closely with the team on the design and making side of projects, as well as helping with the day-to-day running of the studio and supporting the overall creative vision.

Are you...

• Practical and hands on, with experience making models and prototypes
• A real problem solver who loves a challenge... every job we do is so different therefore you need to be able to adapt and develop new processes.
• Someone intrigued by mechanisms and finding out how things work? Do you enjoy experimenting?
• Someone with good presentation skills - can use InDesign (not compulsory).

What the job will involve...

• Creating conceptual outcomes for a variety of 3d installation briefs.
• Communicating ideas, both through creative treatments and through 3d means eg. prototypes and tests.

The aim to produce projects from concept through to fruition under our guidance - this is something that will expand through experience and development within the role.

Creative tasks:

• Understanding the creative vision of the studio
• Idea generation in response to the brief
• Sketches in 2d programmes to communicate ideas eg. Illustrator + Photoshop
• (3d programme knowledge helpful but not essential)
• Practical hands-on experience in model making and woodwork (basic electronics knowledge helpful)
• Making physical prototypes to explain concepts
• Material investigation and samples
• Assist with production of a project - liaising with fabricators and overseeing projects through to fruition
• Assisting, on set for photoshoots or installs
• Keeping up to date with brands and institutions. Recommending future collaborations and suggestions for new business or personal projects.

Studio tasks:

• Day to day admin
• Keeping studio tidy
• Organise and replenish materials
• Ensuring tool kit is fully stocked before an install
• Scheduling and managing freelancers

Skills and competences required...

• Competent in Adobe Creative Suite essential (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience in model making/ woodwork
• Able to use initiative and problem solve
• Able to working collaboratively within a team
• Good attention to detail

What we offer...

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Pension
• 28 days inc. Bank Holidays

Further details...

• Term: full time
• Hours: 9.30am - 6pm, 5 days a week
• Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per year
• Deadline: 31st August

To apply please send your portfolio + CV to helen@isabelandhelen.com

12/08/22

4D modelshop

London, E1

HOURS: 38.75 hours: 5 days Monday to Saturday (9am-5.45pm, 45-min lunch and one 15-minute break). Possible compulsory overtime required during our busy period (5-6 weeks from end April).

TO START: Immediate

DURATION: Permanent

WAGES: At National Minimum rates. EG: annual salary £19,142.50 (£9.50/hour) for 23YO+

HOLIDAYS: 28 days including bank and public holidays. Being a small team, there are some restrictive conditions in connection with when holiday may be taken, as well as times when holiday is allocated (eg when the shop is closed).

BENEFITS: Staff discount. Work wear provided.

OVERVIEW: For the right person this is a very interesting job as our customers are inspiring, interesting and intriguing. It’s really important to us that every customer feels they are valued and important to us (because they are!) We ship out worldwide and often help customers with providing solutions to a wide variety of creative challenges. Of course all of this happens alongside all the usual routine work required to ensure products are available for customers and are well-presented.

MAIN DUTIES

• Processing sales through the till
• Checking off deliveries
• Preparing stock and putting it out on display
• Picking and packing customer orders for dispatch
• Cleaning shelves and displays
• Advising customers with their purchases
• Answering the telephone for customer enquiries
• Administration connected to all processes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• A keen interest in providing high quality customer service is essential
• Clear speech and polite, efficient telephone manner essential
• Previous shop floor customer service is an advantage
• An interest in art / crafts / creating is essential
• Basic computer and keyboard skills required
• Large range of products to learn about in order to assist customers
• No structured training – learning whilst carrying out duties
• Smokers note: non-smokers preferred. No extra time is granted to smokers for taking breaks
• Poor timekeeping/attendance is not tolerated
• A prompt finish to the day is not always possible

Email CV and cover email explaining your interest in the job to Mandy Baker on recruitment@modelshop.co.uk

09/08/22

BIG

London, EC2

BIG is a group of 600+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers and business minds from all over the world who are based in our Copenhagen, New York, London and Barcelona offices. Our built work ranges from the most diverse urban playground and Michelin-star dining - to affordable housing that feels everything but and a school among the verdant fjords of the Faroe Islands. Our vision spans traveling at supersonic speed with Hyperloop One to living in floating cities and eventually Mars! While we are led by a group of expert partners, directors and associates - a flat hierarchy and collaborative spirit are essential to our BIG ecosystem. We share our collective knowledge and expansive network through study trips and educational workshops – BIG School offers in-house lessons while BIG Picture brings in industry experts to inspire and invigorate. We are infectiously ambitious and unified by the shared mission to craft the world we want to live in, to give form to our future one project at a time.

Our London office is currently 120+ people and growing. We are seeking a Model Maker with 1-3 years’ experience to join our expanding model shop team. The Model Shop is a relatively new department in our London Office and is constantly developing as we streamline the modelmaking process and adapt to the needs of the office.

You will support the Workshop Manager in working alongside the project teams, assisting them to build models and teach fabrication techniques to promote a positive culture of model making at BIG LON. The right candidate will have a relevant qualification in Model Making, or a degree in Architecture/Design with modelmaking industry experience. Relevant training will be provided in any areas required.

The role will involve:

• Assisting the Design Teams in all aspects of model production, teaching them various fabrication techniques relevant to the individual projects.
• Preparing files for laser cutting, regular maintenance of and assisting architects in using the laser cutter.
• Preparing files for 3D Printing, regular maintenance of all 3D printers and assisting the architects in all aspects of 3D Printing.
• Assisting in building boxes and packing models for safe transport where necessary.
• Attending Project Meetings to discuss what is required of each model.
• Carrying out regular stock checks and assisting the Workshop Manager in ordering stock.
• General maintenance of the workshop.
• Assisting the Workshop Manager to maintain and upkeep the model archive.
• Responsibilities will evolve and expand as the department develops.

Skills required:

Essential:

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Experience with standard workshop machinery and power tools.
• Ability to build a variety of architectural models (topography, landscape, study, presentation, etc.) in different materials including acrylic, paper, styrofoam and wood.
• Dexterity in hand cutting and assembly of architecture models.
• Knowledge of joinery, adhesives, paints, finishes, building materials, and fasteners.
• 3D Rhino skills – mainly for preparation of 3D Print files.

Desirable:

• Experience in preparing laser files and operating laser cutting systems (experience operating a Trotec is a plus).
• Experience in preparing 3D files, operating and maintaining 3D Printers (experience operating Ultimakers and using Cura Slicer 3D Print Software is a plus).

We seek a person who:

• Is organised, structured and both big-picture-savvy and detail-oriented.
• Is capable of multi-tasking (often varying in scale and scope).
• Can demonstrate an enthusiasm for experimentation and creative problem solving.
• Has self-confidence and persistence, and is confident with decision making.
• Can demonstrate an attention to detail, and an appreciation for production quality.
• Is proactive and who also completes tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Is a good colleague and a team-player who wants to engage in BIG’s unique office culture.

This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work.

Application deadline: 2nd September

Please upload your CV and portfolio. We will contact you if your profile matches our requirements.

You must have permission to live and work in the UK.

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we value, celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender.

08/08/22

Weston Williamson + Partners

London,SE1 8QF

Weston Williamson + Partners is an international architectural and urban design studio. Our ethos of working collaboratively for the enjoyment of everyone influences the many sectors we specialise in.

We are made up of team players, who work together and are open and trusting with colleagues, clients and stakeholders. Our studio is structured to facilitate a culture of innovation and exemplary design whilst building upon our 35 years of experience, to deliver successful projects.

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and committed model maker to join our design studio and ‘inhouse’ model maker. A flair for design and a background routed in craft would be ideal.

The model shop prides itself on being quick and efficient without sacrificing quality of end result. We make time to engage and challenge the design process and are keenly aware of material choices and our ecological impact on the world’s resources. We are lucky to be involved in some very exciting and high-profile infrastructure, rail, residential and mixed-use projects, working in a variety of materials and stylistic approaches. It is a very exciting place to work, in a grounded and growing architectural practice.

This is a great opportunity for a junior model maker to learn and grow within the practice. The position is available for a candidate with the following credentials

• Ideally one to four years’ post-qualification experience within a model making or architectural studio.
• Proficient in the use of traditional workshop tools and machinery.
• Some experienced using rapid prototyping machines (laser cutters and 3D printers).
• Ideally proficient in Rhino & AutoCAD (sketch-up sometimes useful).
• Highly creative and design orientated with a keen eye for detail and quality of finish.
• Positive attitude, with the drive to complete all task to an excellent standard.
• Ability to adapt quickly and cope with tight deadlines whilst working on multiple projects across the studio.

Located in our design studio in central London you will enjoy the benefits of working in a highly creative and free-thinking team. The candidate will support the studio by helping architects make and develop early concept models and make sketch and presentation models of their own.

Please submit your CV and samples of work to: recruit@westonwilliamson.com stating the position you are applying for.

All candidates must have the right to work in UK.

08/08/22

Ravensbourne University London

SE London

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.

The Role

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable individual who will provide support and assistance within the Prototyping Department. They will support the use of the equipment and provide learning materials, skills training, and technical support to students and academic course teams across the institution including Ravensbourne’s award-winning Product Design BA and practice-led UI/UX and other relevant to prototyping courses which have a strong heritage and reputation for producing highly employable graduates with a distinctive personal design identity equipped with excellent technical and future proof skills with focus to provide design solutions with a social and sustainable approach.

You will work closely with our students and staff creating, preparing and delivering specialist workshops, providing support to enhance learning, and providing training and instructions covering 2D & 3D CAD design, Renderings, model making and prototype fabrication other relevant skills.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate has knowledge and understanding of digital and manual fabrication and manufacturing workflows from concept creation to physical model making. With experience in Product Design and prototyping model-making techniques and finishes according to industry standards and be aware of material properties including those used for model making and manufacture. Assist and guide students to carry out taught skills to produce models with a high aesthetic finish. They will be aware of the industry design approach and practices using digital fabrication, 3D printing and other prototyping techniques to communicate ideas and experience of using workshop equipment. They will hold a relevant graduate degree or industry experience in the area and they are able to demonstrate their knowledge and technical competence.

They will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of learning and teaching methods and the challenges in a higher education environment. Experience in teaching and learning within an HE role is also desirable. The candidate will have a professional attitude and to-do approach to their tasks, will be interested to expand their knowledge within their industry and they will have the capability to design and deliver content relevant to their expertise.

Finally, they will possess excellent organisational and communication skills and can engage and motivate students directly with their discipline. The candidate will hold the talent to work autonomously in a self-disciplined manner, collaborate efficiently with the team, demonstrate a high standard of customer care and be highly proactive.

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare and deliver a 10-minute presentation as part of the interview process.

• Salary: £33,409 per annum + benefits
• Post Type: Full Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Reference: P2022053
• Closing date: 24th August 2022

To apply you will need to submit a CV, cover letter and fill in the application form via the portal: www.jobs.ravensbourne.ac.uk

For further details: careers@rave.ac.uk / 020 3040 3622

08/08/22

Ravensbourne University London

SE London

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.

The Role

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable individual who will provide support and assistance within the Prototyping Department. They will support the use of the equipment and provide learning materials, skills training, and technical support to students and academic course teams across the institution including Ravensbourne’s internationally renowned Department of Architecture which has a strong heritage and reputation for producing highly employable graduates with a distinctive personal design identity equipped with excellent technical and future proof skills when at the same time challenges them to offer solutions to transform communities with a social and sustainable approach.

You will work closely with our students, and academic staff creating, preparing and delivering specialist workshops, providing support to enhance learning, and providing training and instructions covering 2D & 3D CAD design, modelmaking and other relevant prototyping skills.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate has knowledge and understanding of Architecture and spatial design workflows from concept creation to physical model making. They will be aware of the industry design approach and practices using digital fabrication, 3D printing and other prototyping techniques to communicate ideas and experience of using workshop equipment. They will hold a relevant graduate degree or industry experience in the area and they are able to demonstrate their knowledge and technical competence.

They will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of learning and teaching methods and the challenges in a higher education environment. Experience in teaching and learning within an HE role is also desirable. The candidate will have a professional attitude and to-do approach to their tasks, will be interested to expand their knowledge within their industry and they will have the capability to design and deliver content relevant to their expertise.

Finally, they will possess excellent organisational and communication skills and can engage and motivate students directly with their discipline. The candidate will hold the talent to work autonomously in a self-disciplined manner, collaborate efficiently with the team, demonstrate a high standard of customer care and be highly proactive.

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare and deliver a 10-minute presentation as part of the interview process.

• Salary: £33,409 per annum + benefits
• Post Type: Full Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Reference: P2022055
• Closing date: 24th August 2022

To apply you will need to submit a CV, cover letter and fill in the application form via the portal: www.jobs.ravensbourne.ac.uk

For further details: careers@rave.ac.uk / 020 3040 3622

27/07/22

Hamar Acrylic Fabrications Ltd

London, E16

We're looking for a Fabricator for our busy workshop. The candidate should have some knowledge and experience of fabrication and will know the basics of drilling, cutting, forming and shaping materials. The candidate should be confident in using power tools, hand tools and precision equipment to work and fabricate plastic and/or Perspex products. The candidate will be required to read technical drawings in order to plan and carry out the specified fabrication.

Responsibilities

• The role is dynamic, giving opportunities to work in different areas, primarily fabrication but also product assembly, use of industrial saws, line bending, laser cutters and polishing.
• Training will be provided in weak areas but a good understanding of hand tools is required and experience with Perspex and plastic fabrication is highly desirable.

Requirements

Essential

• Apprentice/City & Guilds/NVQ/ BTEC /Relevant Industry Experience.
• A good understanding of hand tools.
• Ability to work alone and as a team interacting with other departments, including receiving direction from management and senior team member.

Desirable

• Experience of Perspex working and fabrication.
• Experience of the tool room, including; saws, line benders, polishers and laser cutting equipment.

Personality Behaviours

• Clean, Tidy & Organized.
• Motivated team player.
• Ability to communicate with other members of staff across the business.

Please send your CV to: hamaracrylic@btconnect.com

27/07/22

Hamar Acrylic Fabrications Ltd

London, E16

An experienced laser cutter operator is required for a well-established, family run Perspex fabrication company based in East London. The candidate should have good knowledge and experience of using laser cutting machines in tandem with industry standard Computer Aided Design software packages.

The ideal candidate should also have experience with plastic fabrication and will know the basics of drilling, cutting, forming and shaping plastic and how to bond together. The candidate should be confident in using power tools, hand tools and precision equipment to work and fabricate plastic and/or Perspex products. The candidate will be required to read technical drawings in order to plan and carry out the specified fabrication.

Responsibilities

• The role is dynamic, giving opportunities to work in different areas, primarily laser machinery operation, but also product assembly, use of industrial saws, line bending, and polishing.
• Primarily calibrating and operating our laser equipment. Training will be provided in weak areas but experience with Perspex and plastic fabrication is highly desirable.

Requirements

Essential

• Apprentice/City & Guilds/NVQ/ BTEC /Relevant Industry Experience.
• Experience in industry standard software package: AutoCAD, CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator.
• A good understanding of hand tools.
• Ability to work alone and as a team interacting with other departments, including receiving direction from management and senior team members.

Desirable

• Experience of Perspex working and fabrication.
• Experience of the tool room, including; saws, line benders, polishers and laser cutting equipment.

Personality Behaviours

• Clean, Tidy & Organized.
• Motivated team player.
• Flexible attitude to working environment.
• Ability to communicate with other members of staff across the business.

Please send your CV to: hamaracrylic@btconnect.com

20/07/22

LaserCut Works

London, SE16

LaserCut Works is a creative fabrication lab based in the heart of Bermondsey. Now in its 9th year we have enjoyed continual growth. We pride ourselves on our interpersonal relationships with clients and are known to go the extra mile to get the job done.

We work with an array of clients through the Fashion, Architectural, Theatrical, Film and Product industries as well as many more.

Our clients are household names and many items that pass through our workshop see themselves in retail outlets film sets and Art Galleries the world over.

Our core business involves developing integrated campaigns for an enviable client roster within commercial and residential property development. We are now expanding further into the hotel and luxury goods sectors.

Main duties:

• First contact with clients.
• Professional friendly manner must be upheld at all times.
• Discussing projects between the workshop team and clients to come up with the best solution and suggest alternative approaches if necessary. This may be in person, over the phone or via email.
• Email and telephone contact with clients issuing standard quotes.
• Daily direct contact with Studio Manager updating the studio calendar and ensuring jobs are completed within specified deadlines.
• Ensuring material stocks are maintained.
• Professional and clean reception and meeting area is maintained.
• Arranging waste logistics.
• Deliveries and mail.
• Communicating with workshop managers and our front of house team, advising on project progress and material stock.
• Organising workflow and machine scheduling.
• TRAINING - Three month's in the workshop/studio learning how to use the laser machines and understanding all the manufacturing processes. All successful candidates will go through this process for the first three months of the job.

Skill and Experience required:

• Exceptional conversational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Suite
• Required Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• CAD / CAM experience preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of materials and previous experience with quotes and price calculations recommended.

Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Address: Arch 12 Raymouth Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 2DB

Salary: Dependant on experience.

Position type: Full Time

Please send your CV to: studio@lasercutworks.com

05/07/22

LaserCut Works

London, SE16

LaserCut Works is a creative fabrication lab based in the heart of Bermondsey. Now in its 9th year we have enjoyed continual growth. We pride ourselves on our interpersonal relationships with clients and are known to go the extra mile to get the job done.

We work with an array of clients through the Fashion, Architectural, Theatrical, Film and Product industries as well as many more.

They are household names and many items that pass through our workshop see themselves in retail outlets film sets and Art Galleries across the world.

Main duties:

• Operating Laser cutters and engravers to produce work to the client's specification.
• Packaging projects for transit and handling with extreme care.
• Organising delivery of projects once completed.
• Discussing projects between the workshop team and clients to come up with the best solution and suggest alternative approaches if necessary. This may be in person, over the phone or via email.
• Communicating with workshop managers and our front of house team, advising on project progress and material stock.
• Organising workflow and machine scheduling.
• Painting, sanding, and providing high finishes to projects when needed.
• General workshop housekeeping.

Skill and Experience required:

• Previous creative work experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience of industry practice is crucial.
• Ability to distinguish between different laser cutting processes ie. cutting, rastering, and scoring.
• Knowledge of different materials, their properties, and processes.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary arts as we are always experimenting and expanding into other creative fields.
• Ability to multi-task and be incredibly time-efficient. Technicians are expected to run multiple jobs at once or perform other admin and housekeeping duties.
• Experience of delivering projects within deadlines.
• Evidence of problem solving.
• Confidence to work on bespoke projects and handling sometimes very personal or highvalue items.
• Great people skills and ability to build relationships easily with clients and colleagues. We are a small team and are looking for like-minded, enthusiastic people. Technicians will be expected to speak directly with clients if there is an issue with production or alterations are suggested.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to manage several simultaneous projects.
• Excellent written, verbal & numerical skills.
• Adobe Illustrator at intermediate level is essential, and candidates must be able to use the software at speed. If applicants are successful in proceeding to a trial day, we will ask to see evidence of the following skills- compound path tools/ recognizing and deleting double lines/ altering line stroke/ using alignment tools/ pathfinder tools/ image tracing tools/ expand tools/ selecting similar objects/ anchor point selection/ creating outlines/ keyboard shortcuts.
• Knowledge of other Adobe software or 3D CAD is desirable.
• Working at a pace is essential for all jobs, particularly for large runs of production.
• At least 1 year of independent CNC machining is desirable.

Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Address: Arch 12 Raymouth Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 2DB

Salary: Dependant on experience.

Please send your CV to: studio@lasercutworks.com for the attention of Daniel Ryan.

Following an interview, we may ask candidates for a 2 day trial period. It is very important for us to find the right technicians as we are a small team, and we need to see evidence of the skills required.

Deadline: 30/08/2022

04/07/22

Zone Creations

South Wimbledon, SW19

Zone Creations is an established leading multidisciplinary design and fabrication company based in South London demonstrating excellence and quality in design.

Our methodology remains one of progression and dynamism in all ways. We view ourselves as boundary-breakers with a flair for creating the extraordinary. Our passion is shown in our eclectic client creations, the variety of skills we offer and our drive to get the job done.

Our aim is to combine the highest quality of manufacture with an exceptional understanding of design. We pride ourselves on having a keen eye for detail and an energetic drive to take projects satisfactorily from beginning to end. One of many highlights on our journey is the honour of having been awarded a Royal Warrant. We continue keeping up with an ever-changing market by investing in new and innovative technologies and continually striving to be the best in our field.

The purpose of this role is to be instrumental in the production and fabrication of products, ensuring that they are delivered to a high standard within the given time constraints. You will be involved in the manufacture of our luxury products, and you will be expected to assist in following schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

The nature of our business requires a high level of flexibility, common sense and attention to detail. While the specific content of your role is clearly defined, this may evolve over time and needs a proactive, hands-on approach to duties.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To have a good level of competency and understanding of technical drawings and specifications.
• Work to the required standard i.e., museum or POS.
• Experience of being a Maker would be a benefit with the company working in many different materials.
• Fully understand the risk associated with tools, chemicals, and materials.
• Continually liaise with project manager and other key members of the team, with time considerations.
• Must work to demonstrate the values of our company.

Other:

• Work remotely: No
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
• Holidays: 20 days holiday and 8 Bank holidays.
• Working week: 40 Hours per week , 08:30 - 17:30 (1 Hour Lunch) flexibility on start time and overtime.
• Salary: £10.00 for a 1 – 3 month probation then onto £11.05ph upon passing probation.
• Pension: enrolment on to government pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme available after passing probation.
• Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Please send your CV to: Joe@zone-creations.co.uk

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