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Junior Model Maker

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company?

At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest mindsand that's why we want you!

What will you work on?

We're looking for a curious, hands-on Junior Model Maker to support our busy in-house model shop. You'll work directly with the Senior Model Maker and cross-functional partners (Design, Product Development, Engineering Innovation) to turn concepts and CAD into high-quality looks-like and works-like models. This role focuses on post-print finishing, paint prep, small assemblies, and being the reliable support that keeps the shop moving with opportunities to learn advanced fabrication techniques and step into the lead when the Senior Model Maker is away.

How will you create impact?

• Set up print builds, select appropriate print material, and run 3D printers.
• Perform post-print processing for FDM and SLA parts, including de-support, sand and finish to a high surface quality.
• Perform routine maintenance on 3D printers and other key shop machinery.
• Mask and prepare parts for painting.
• Mix paint accurately to a specified pantone color, prime and lay down base coats.
• Explore new concepts for toys, create kit-bash samples to prove out features and feasibility.
• Building simple mock-ups and quick proof-of-concept models to help evaluate ideas
• Triage and manage model shop tickets: prioritize work, track due dates, and flag risks early.
• Assemble and repair models; diagnose failures and propose fixes.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and care for tools and equipment.
• Manage inventory levels and submit weekly order requests.
• Support small experimental builds and process improvement projects under Senior guidance.
• Communicate timelines, constraints, and options to meet the deliverable scope and timeline with requestors (Design/Engineering) in a professional manner.

What are your skills and experience?

• Practical experience sanding/finishing 3D printed parts.
• Experience with basic hand tools and building, modifying, and assembling small parts.
• Familiarity with FDM and SLA printing basics (materials, support removal, common defects).
• Proficient with basic office tools (Outlook, Excel) and willing to learn ticketing/CAD tools.

The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Los Angeles is $20 Per Hour. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

What you can expect from us:

Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.

• Growth and Career Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Other fun Perks!

What's it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn't for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at TAinquiries@spinmaster.com or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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