Creation Room Technician

Job Description Job Description
Creation Technician
Schedule

: 6:30-5:00 Mon- Thurs with 2 paid breaks, one 30 minute unpaid lunch break (40 hrs /week no overtime for now but maybe down the road ) Pay: $18/hr Location: Bastrop Tx.As a Creation Technician, you bridge the gap between high-tech 3D printing and fine art. This role focuses on the "post-processing" stage—taking raw PMMA prints and refining them into gallery-quality masterpieces. You’ll use a mix of hand-finishing techniques to achieve perfect clarity and surface texture. The Creation Technician is responsible for the final physical refinement of 3D-printed PMMA sculptures. Your primary goal is to remove print artifacts (layer lines and support marks).Will work in our creation department and wax department being a part of a fast-paced team environment. These departments are responsible for some of the initial steps necessary for producing unique pieces of art for artists around the country and across the world. This position will occasionally be needed to help in wax department as a wax technician and the desire is to cross train. These departments are air-conditioned workspaces. Responsibilities include:

Surfacing

Prep parts with paraffin wax
Perform multi-stage sanding (from coarse to ultra-fine grits) to eliminate layer lines and achieve a seamless surface
Check parts for warping/ correct warping if needed
Work with hand tools such as heat guns, loop tools, sanding screens, and various sanding sponge
Visually inspect product and meet quality standards
Processing 3d printed parts

Divest printed parts from 3d printer
Clean extra print powder from parts
Partially assemble printed parts
Wax/ resin infuse printed parts
Store and organize printed parts
Maintain clean/ organized print room
Other duties:

Prep mill
Clean mill room
Prep SLA printers
Clean SLA prints and prep for assembly/ finishing of SLA parts
Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:

Must pass Pulmonary Function Test. A respirator is required for this role
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
Previous art/aesthetic focused work experience is desired
Strong attention to detail
Motivated self-starter with sense of urgency and ability to work independently
Ability to follow written and spoken work instructions
Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
Maintain reliable and fast work pace consistent with production goals/timelines for quality and quantity
Vision capabilities such as depth perception, color, attention to detail.
Physical stamina- ability to stand at workstation for long periods, also bend, stoop, sit, and lift up to 50lbs regularly
Perform other duties as assigned throughout the facility
Must have reliable transportation, strong work ethic, and competency in safety practices/ procedures
May be exposed to noise, dust, airborne particles, fumes, smoke (not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels)
If hired on by

Company

directly in a few months, then the following benefits are available to full-time employees:

Group medical, dental, vision insurance-multiple plan options for each type- with several being significantly or completely subsidized by company – plus life insurance and ancillary insurance products available
401(k) with company match
PTO
Paid holidays