Welder - Fabricator
Ellenton, Florida - E-Verify | Full Time Florida Operations & Show Support — Hagenbeck-WallaceFeld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Jurassic World Live Tour, Kawasaki and Spin Master. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.
Fabricates scenic elements for new productions and existing shows largely via utilization of MIG & TIG welding of aluminum and steel. Necessary abilities also include woodworking and assembly skills.
Essential Functions
- Fabricates scenic elements for new productions and existing shows largely via utilization of MIG & TIG welding of aluminum and steel. Necessary abilities also include woodworking and assembly skills.
- Ability to MIG and TIG weld using both steel and aluminum.
- Ability to fabricate using various materials including metal, wood, various plastics, and foams.
- Operate power, table and hand tools.
- Ability to read blueprints/mechanical drawings.
- Promote professional customer service skills including appearance and interaction with all contacts inside and outside of the company.
- Ability to understand and obtain all safety certifications, as necessary.
- DESIGNATED FUNCTION: Sitting 5%, Walking 10%, Standing 50%, Bending 20%, Kneeling 5%, Lifting 10%.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Hand Manipulation, Reaching, Grasping, Visual, Auditory, Driving.
- DESIGNATED FUNCTION: Mathematics - Medium, Reading - High, Verbal - Medium, Written - Medium, Reasoning - Medium.
- Welding certificate or equivalent from vocational school or 2-3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
- Mechanical knowledge and aptitudes involving carpentry, fabrication, moving scenery, electric motors, pneumatic systems, and metal work.
- Ability to provide logical solutions to problems and interpret information conveyed from supervisors.
- Ability to calculate figures and to apply concepts of fractions, percentages and ratio proportions.
- Ability to effectively present information to managers.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Given the touring nature of Feld Entertainment’s business, COVID vaccination is strongly encouraged for successful candidates.
International Touring Personnel
To the extent international touring personnel are visiting a jurisdiction that requires vaccination, proof of vaccination in accordance with the relevant international law should be submitted directly to either the Tour Manager or to Human Resources at least six weeks prior to the start of the tour. The Company will maintain all information regarding vaccination status as confidential in accordance with applicable laws. The Company cannot guarantee employment for any Associate who is unable to satisfy foreign entry requirements.
Mitigation Guidelines for touring employees will remain in effect until further notice as do applicable venue, local, state and/or international requirements, rules, regulations and/or laws, if any.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and partners worldwide. We celebrate diversity and encourage our profoundly talented workforce to express themselves proudly. Our successful business model requires different perspectives and voices so that we can create the incredible live shows we put on. Come join us and help us light up the world.