Scenic Fabricator

Adrenalin Attractions

Scenic Fabricator

Riverside, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive compensation

    Great work environment

    Career advancement opportunities

    Job Summary

    Adrenaline Attractions is seeking a skilled Scenic Fabricator to join our fabrication team. This role supports the build and finish of immersive themed-entertainment environments, props, façades, sculptural elements, and custom scenic installations.

    We are specifically seeking a candidate with substantial hands-on experience in fiberglass composites, resin casting, mold making, and tooling. The ideal candidate can take a project from drawings, models, or design intent through fabrication, finishing, and installation-ready delivery while maintaining high standards for craftsmanship, safety, and quality.

    Responsibilities

    Fabricate scenic elements in collaboration with fabricators, sculptors, painters, carpenters, and project leads.

    Build, prepare, and maintain molds, tooling, patterns, armatures, bucks, and forms.

    Perform fiberglass layup using mat, cloth, resin, gelcoat, fillers, and related composite materials.

    Mix, tint, pour, cast, laminate, trim, sand, repair, and finish fiberglass and resin components.

    Create and use silicone, urethane, plaster, fiberglass, and rigid “mother” molds as appropriate to the project.

    Understand mold construction details such as parting lines, keys, flanges, release systems, reinforcement, and demolding.

    Work with urethane, epoxy, polyester, and other casting or laminating resins according to product specifications.

    Complete surface preparation, bodywork, sanding, shaping, patching, and finish-ready detailing.

    Assist with CNC, 3D printing, foam shaping, sculpting, woodworking, and other fabrication processes as needed.

    Follow drawings, shop instructions, material specifications, and established fabrication best practices.

    Maintain an organized, safe workspace; use appropriate PPE, ventilation, and safe handling procedures for resins, fiberglass, dust, and solvents.

    Track project time accurately using company software.

    Communicate clearly, take direction effectively, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced shop environment.

    Support overtime, changing project priorities, and occasional installation needs as required.

    Required Qualifications

    Significant practical experience with fiberglass fabrication, composite layup, resin work, casting, mold making, or related scenic fabrication.

    Working knowledge of fiberglass mat and cloth, gelcoat, resin mixing, cure times, release agents, and finishing techniques.

    Experience building or using molds for production casting, including silicone, urethane, plaster, fiberglass, or rigid molds.

    Experience with surface finishing, sanding, trimming, grinding, patching, and repair of fiberglass or resin parts.

    Ability to read shop drawings, dimensions, templates, and fabrication instructions.

    Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, problem-solving, and quality control.

    Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

    Ability to safely lift, move, and work with fabrication materials and tools.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience in themed entertainment, film, television, museum exhibits, event fabrication, theater, or scenic shops.

    Woodworking, scenic carpentry, sculpting, or scenic-painting experience.

    CNC routing, 3D printing, digital fabrication, and foam shaping experience.

    Experience with vacuum bagging, composite repair, or advanced fiberglass tooling.

    Experience creating positive forms, master patterns, hard coats, and production molds.

    Familiarity with urethane foam, rigid foam, EPS/XPS foam, clay, plaster, epoxy, and specialty coatings.

    Experience with spray applications, color matching, texture work, and final scenic finishes.

    Forklift, aerial lift, or other relevant shop-equipment certifications.