Job Information
Legacy Atelier Assistant Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Assistant Technician
Job Description & Responsibilities
Mold making:
Create molds on clients' artwork.
Mold materials include rubber, sand and waste molds.
Use proper release techniques to ensure that original artwork is not damaged.
Cast and sprue waxes:
Cast waxes from molds created as above, or supplied by client.
Sprue waxes and prepare for dip.
Welding:
Fabricate structural supports as needed
Weld cast elements together
Metal chasing:
Chase welds and imperfections
Patination:
Finish cast work with hot or cold patinas or faux finishes
Equipment used:
Hand power tools, e.g. drill, jig saw, angle grinder
Occasional use of table saw, chop saw
Basic hand tools
Air tools to cut and chase metal
Foundry furnace
Burnout kiln
Blast cabinet
TIG welder
Drill press, Standing & magnetic
Oxygen/Acetylene torch
General:
Job tracking
Assist with quotes and data entry
Equipment and shop maintenance