Scenic Fabricator
2 days ago
March Air Force Base
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development Benefits/Perks • Competitive compensation, • Great work environment, • Career advancement opportunities Job Summary Adrenaline Attractions is seeking a skilled Scenic Fabricator to join our fabrication team. This role supports the build and finish of immersive themed-entertainment environments, props, façades, sculptural elements, and custom scenic installations. We are specifically seeking a candidate with substantial hands-on experience in fiberglass composites, resin casting, mold making, and tooling. The ideal candidate can take a project from drawings, models, or design intent through fabrication, finishing, and installation-ready delivery while maintaining high standards for craftsmanship, safety, and quality. Responsibilities • Fabricate scenic elements in collaboration with fabricators, sculptors, painters, carpenters, and project leads., • Build, prepare, and maintain molds, tooling, patterns, armatures, bucks, and forms., • Perform fiberglass layup using mat, cloth, resin, gelcoat, fillers, and related composite materials., • Mix, tint, pour, cast, laminate, trim, sand, repair, and finish fiberglass and resin components., • Create and use silicone, urethane, plaster, fiberglass, and rigid “mother” molds as appropriate to the project., • Understand mold construction details such as parting lines, keys, flanges, release systems, reinforcement, and demolding., • Work with urethane, epoxy, polyester, and other casting or laminating resins according to product specifications., • Complete surface preparation, bodywork, sanding, shaping, patching, and finish-ready detailing., • Assist with CNC, 3D printing, foam shaping, sculpting, woodworking, and other fabrication processes as needed., • Follow drawings, shop instructions, material specifications, and established fabrication best practices., • Maintain an organized, safe workspace; use appropriate PPE, ventilation, and safe handling procedures for resins, fiberglass, dust, and solvents., • Track project time accurately using company software., • Communicate clearly, take direction effectively, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced shop environment., • Support overtime, changing project priorities, and occasional installation needs as required. Required Qualifications • Significant practical experience with fiberglass fabrication, composite layup, resin work, casting, mold making, or related scenic fabrication., • Working knowledge of fiberglass mat and cloth, gelcoat, resin mixing, cure times, release agents, and finishing techniques., • Experience building or using molds for production casting, including silicone, urethane, plaster, fiberglass, or rigid molds., • Experience with surface finishing, sanding, trimming, grinding, patching, and repair of fiberglass or resin parts., • Ability to read shop drawings, dimensions, templates, and fabrication instructions., • Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, problem-solving, and quality control., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team., • Ability to safely lift, move, and work with fabrication materials and tools. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in themed entertainment, film, television, museum exhibits, event fabrication, theater, or scenic shops., • Woodworking, scenic carpentry, sculpting, or scenic-painting experience., • CNC routing, 3D printing, digital fabrication, and foam shaping experience., • Experience with vacuum bagging, composite repair, or advanced fiberglass tooling., • Experience creating positive forms, master patterns, hard coats, and production molds., • Familiarity with urethane foam, rigid foam, EPS/XPS foam, clay, plaster, epoxy, and specialty coatings., • Experience with spray applications, color matching, texture work, and final scenic finishes., • Forklift, aerial lift, or other relevant shop-equipment certifications.