Metal Fabricator/Welder – Concrete Theming Technician

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Are you the type of person who loves to roll up your sleeves and build something extraordinary?  Become one of the few people who get to bring natural history to life. Apply at RCI for an exciting career in Museum Technical Services and Custom Manufacturing.

Job Type:  Metal Fabricator/Welding Technician – Concrete Theming Department

Job Title:  Concrete Rockwork Technician

Company Overview:

Research Casting International (RCI) is one of the world’s largest providers of Museum Technical Services, which include specimen restoration, casting, mounting, exhibit fabrication and transportation. We are capable of creating museum exhibit projects and commissions of any size and complexity. Our Concrete Theming department consists of experienced artists and craftsmen dedicated to the highest quality rock-work replicas, innovation, and design. As international leaders in our field, we travel the globe, managing logistics and navigating permits, visas, and approvals for dinosaurs, equipment, and exhibition materials on the move.

Position Overview:

The position of Rockwork Technician involves molding, casting, sculpting, finishing, and installing fiber-reinforced concrete for playgrounds, public institutions, museums, zoos, aquariums, and theme parks.  Rockwork Technicians replicate paleontological digs, rock formations, and habitats, with skilled custom cement work.  This role combines concrete work, craftsmanship, and creativity. Additionally, our technical services often include on-site exhibit installation, breakdown, and packing.  RCI Team members are often required to travel internationally to assist with these services.  A successful candidate would be willing to obtain necessary work permits and must have the following:

• Valid Passport

• Clean criminal record check

• Clean vulnerable sectors check

• Clean criminal record and judicial matters check

Key Responsibilities:

• Basic welding and metal fabrication

• Fabrication of steel frames and custom metalwork

• Casting fiber-reinforced concrete into molds

• Installing and seaming precast rock panels on location

• Texturing and acid etching

• Sculpting, staining, painting, finishing

• Problem solving

• Maintaining a safe and clean work area

Qualifications:

• Basic welding a metal fabrication

• Comfortable working with power tools, lifting heavy objects (up to 50lbs), and other physical tasks

• Team-oriented with the ability work independently

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Holds a valid passport (or willing to obtain one) with the willingness to travel internationally on short notice

• Ability to work overtime

• Comfortable working at heights

• Ability to self-motivate with a commitment to continued learning

• Ethics and Integrity

• Ability to manage time sensitive projects

• Ability to work both inside and outdoors

• Must have reliable transportation

Assets:

• Some concrete experience

• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

• Experience with concrete equipment such as a sprayer, mixer, fiberglass, and associated chemicals or materials

• Creativity and artistic inclination

• Interest in growing skill set and trying new things

• Experience with varied shop equipment and tools

• Planning and organizing

• Experience with technical drawings and drafts

• Additional Certificates and Training:  Forklift Operator’s certificate/Working at Heights Certificate/Mobile Elevated Work Platform Certificate/First Aid

Work Conditions:

Hours of Operation: 7AM to 3PM Monday-Friday

Work Location: In Person

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Extended health care and dental care

• On-site parking

• RRSP contribution program

• Vision care

• Life insurance

• Overtime opportunities

Salary Range:

$20.00 – $25.00 per hour

To Apply:  Submit your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]

Be sure to include the Job Title “Concrete and Rockwork Technician“

Note: We may use AI-powered resume screening software to help identify qualified candidates. We also know that sometimes the best candidates don’t tick all the boxes. Because of this, all applications are also reviewed by our hiring team. If you have questions about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us directly at [email protected].

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