Design Technician - ID Sculpture

Summary

ID Sculpture designs and manufactures climbing boulders, playground sculptures, and fine art sculptures for parks, schools, and public spaces. We use a combination of technology and traditional methods to create unique interactive environments. IDS provides secure, year-round indoor and outdoor work in a unique Design and fabrication environment with opportunity for travel and room for advancement. We offer benefits including 80 hrs. of PTO annually, (10) paid Holidays annually, a healthcare plan including medical, dental, vision & life, and matching 401(k) retirement. ID Sculpture is a Playcore company, an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Uses specific skill sets to support preproduction, design, and sales with specific tasks in drafting, modeling, rendering, documentation, and product management.
• Maintains and improves product libraries.
• Manage data and maintain product fidelity across the website and catalog.
• Develop and proliferate standard details across product groups.
• Track and document product version history.
• Create 2D drawings from 3D model objects that conform to IDS drawing standards.
• Render 3D objects and scenes for graphic presentation.
• Support Project Manager by assisting in the development of project submittals as needed.
• Support Sales Manager and Design Manager with product/project design requests.
• Create production files for sandblast masks and plaques.
• Review products for compliance with ASTM 1487 and escalate issues as necessary.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Protect and promote the culture of IDS.

Requirements

• Positive attitude, good work ethic, and eagerness to learn.
• Physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/structural engineering or architecture degree preferred, or 2 years of experience in the same.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) is a plus.

Competencies

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building

Education & Experience

• Preferred: Mechanical/structural engineering or architecture degree.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in the same, or prior manufacturing experience.
• Certification: Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking and sitting.
• Use hands and fingers, handle or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk or listen.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision and ability to adjust focus.