Model Maker Job at VELUX, Greenwood, SC

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  • VELUX
  • Greenwood, SC

Job Description

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future.
From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.
The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations.
Alongside the rest of our values, "courage" and "mutual respect" define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to create physical representations or prototypes of objects, structures, or ideas, using a variety of materials, tools, and techniques. This role is crucial in visualizing, testing, and communicating new ideas, and assists in the development process.

The Model Maker position is responsible for supporting projects where physical representation is needed. The position may use materials such as wood, plastic, clay, or metal to construct the model, employing modeling techniques such as sculpting, 3D printing, and CNC machining. This position is responsible for paying close attention to detail, ensuring that the models accurately depict the desired scale, proportions, and functionality. For VELUX, these models will include skylights, tubular daylight devices, domes and accessory products or components thereof.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Construct detailed physical models based on design specifications, blueprints, or concept drawings.
  • Employ a range of techniques such as sculpting, woodworking, metal working, 3D printing, and CNC machining to fabricate models.
  • Ensure models accurately represent the desired scale, proportions, and features.
  • Select appropriate materials and methods for model construction, considering durability, aesthetics, and cost.
  • Collaborate with designers, engineers, and architects to refine models and make necessary adjustments.
  • Update, maintain and repair model-making equipment and tools as needed.
  • Stay updated with the latest model-making technologies and techniques.

Hourly Pay Range: $33.73 - $42.16

Qualifications:
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Technical Education, Industrial Design, Engineering, Architecture, Model Making or a related field is preferred.
  • Proven experience in model making, with a portfolio showcasing previous work.
  • Strong understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes for wood, metal and plastics.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with CNC machinery and 3D printing technology.
  • SolidWorks experience is preferred
  • Machining, forming, and finishing experience is required
  • Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret complex designs, technical drawings, sketch concepts.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have good organizational skills
  • Must present a positive and professional appearance and image
  • Must be an independent self starter who is capable of functioning in a team environment
  • Must be able to physically lift and carry products for setup, testing, or display
  • Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
  • Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Employee Benefits:

Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:
  • Group Health Insurance Plan
  • On-site Health Clinic
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Care Plan
  • Prescription Drug Card Program
  • Long-term Disability
  • Short-term Disability
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Cancer Protection Plan
  • Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • 11 Paid Company Holidays
  • Vacation Day Program
  • Sick Day Program
  • Service Recognition Program
  • And Much More

Equal Opportunity Employer

VELUX is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.

E-Verify

VELUX uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit VELUX

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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