Model Maker

Model Maker

Location: Orlando, FL

Job ID: #72443

Pay Range: $25-32

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Model Maker to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in fabrication, model making, finishing, woodworking, molding, casting, and vacuum forming. This role requires excellent craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to create high-quality models and prototypes from various materials and techniques.

US Citizen candidates only, clearable resources required, active clearance desired.

Key Responsibilities:
• Painting and Finishing: Apply paint, coatings, and finishes to models and prototypes using various techniques, including spraying, brushing, and hand-painting.
• Filling and Fairing: Fill and fair surfaces to achieve a smooth, even finish, using materials such as putty, filler, and sanding compounds.
• Model Assembly: Assemble complex models and prototypes using a variety of materials, including wood, metal, plastics, and composites.
• Woodworking: Operate and maintain woodworking equipment, such as table saws, miter saws, and sanders, to cut, shape, and finish wood components.
• Model Making: Create accurate and detailed models and prototypes from designs, plans, and specifications, using a range of materials and techniques.
• Engineering Drawings and CAD: Read and interpret engineer drawings and CAD drawings to ensure accurate model making and prototyping.
• Fabrication: Fabricate models and prototypes using various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, using techniques such as machining, welding, and bonding.
• Molding and Casting: Create molds and castings using various materials, including silicone, urethane, and epoxy, to produce accurate and detailed replicas.
• Vacuum Forming: Use vacuum forming equipment to create complex shapes and forms from thermoplastic materials.
• Must have Safety Shoes

Required Qualifications:
• US Citizen candidates only, Clearable resources required
• High School Diploma REQUIRED, technical Associate Degree (or training) DESIRED
• 3-5+ years or more of experience with assigned technical tasks
• Painting, filling, and fairing techniques (3-5+ years)
• Assembly of complex models and prototypes (3-5+ years)
• Operating and maintaining woodworking equipment, including table saws, miter saws, and sanders (3-5+ years)
• Woodworking principles, including cutting, shaping, and joining (3-5+ years)
• Fabrication techniques, including machining, welding, and bonding (3-5+ years)
• Molding and casting techniques, including mold making and casting materials (3-5+ years)
• 3D Modeling (3-5+ years)
• Vacuum forming equipment and techniques (3-5+ years)
• Reading and interpreting engineer drawings and CAD drawings (3-5+ years)
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 35 pounds, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with power tools, machinery, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, earplugs, and a dust mask.

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at #zr