Overview:    

It is a wonderful time to be a part of our Thanksgiving Point team! As a local Non-Profit, our mission is to bring to life the joy of learning, curiosity, and the wonders of the natural world through world-class experiences that engage, delight, and inspire. Our vision is to engage families and individuals of all ages and abilities. We accomplish this through a variety of offerings and world-class places to explore and visit. Team Members enjoy free venue admissions for themselves and their families, a 401K match incentive, work/life balance and wellness benefits, growth opportunities, Sundays always off, and so much more! We are a one-of-a-kind place, and we want Team Members who are too. Come on board and feel the tremendous reward of improving the lives of all those who enter our doors!

Qualifications:    

Have a solid understanding of best practices in drafting, engineering, exhibit fabrication, design process, and safety guidelines.

Working knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques.

Proven skills with the following fabrication techniques:

Finish carpentry and cabinet making

Finishing with paints and other coatings, plastic laminates, and other sheet goods

Welding and other metal-working processes

CAD/CAM processes including production using CNC devices such as laser cutter, 3D printer, router)

Electronics, microcomputers, sensors, actuators and other motion control devices preferred

Stellar communication, collaboration, customer service, and professional skills

Ability to meet deadlines, work efficiently, and be a team player

Focuses on providing a best-in-class visitor experience through work outcomes by meeting personal and organizational work objectives.

Organized, reliable, punctual, and great attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Physical abilities will need to include: standing, bending, lifting, twisting, manipulating small objects

Pass a background check

Job Responsibilities:    

Act as a leader and role model within the Exhibit Production Department, mentoring, collaborating, advising, and assisting with all aspects of the exhibit creation process.

Masterfully draft design concepts into CAD software working from limited or general information provided by design team members

Support the department by creating moderately complex mechanical/electrical/electronic designs for subassemblies, assemblies, or systems configurations using CAD or manual systems, compile Bills of Materials, and assist in the fabrication of systems.

Demonstrate extraordinary skill, creativity, and expertise in all aspects of the exhibit production process.

Create new drawings of components and assemblies, and provide drawings to production staff as needed.

Draft design concepts working from limited or general information provided by designers

Correlate, interpret, and modify data to bridge gaps that occur when working with limited or general information.

Fabricate exhibit components, whole exhibits, or groups of exhibits, as assigned, alone or in production team environments, in situations requiring very high levels of fabrication skills, problem solving ability, mature independent judgment, and understanding of the values and goals of the museum and a particular project.

In collaboration with exhibit staff and other departments and stakeholders- such as Marketing, Venue Directors, CEO, etc.- work to move preliminary ideas for exhibits through an iterative process of design, building, and testing that culminates in finished exhibits that are safe, engaging, and durable.

Fabricate and install prototype and final exhibits utilizing knowledge and skills in construction techniques to meet museum goals, meet stated design objectives, budget, and timeline.

Comply with museum policies, government regulations, and industry best practices for workplace safety.

Assume responsibility for the quality of work submitted. Review designs and documents before submitting them to the next review level.

Work together with Production team and designers to generate 2D and 3D computer models.

Assist with ordering, loading, and unloading stock and supplies needed to ensure resources and components are available for timely fabrication and construction.

Safely operate powered industrial trucks, such as forklifts, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and pallet jacks to facilitate the loading and unloading of exhibit components and materials for the museum.

Develop and expand fabrication knowledge and skills by participating in training and professional development opportunities.

Help team members with other exhibit tasks.

Other duties as assigned.

Exemplify and uphold Thanksgiving Point’s Mission, Values and Policies