Purpose of role:
Universal Creations is looking for an experienced mould-maker to manufacture a variety of silicone and fibreglass moulds on a month-to-month contract with the potential to extend further. Your daily task and main responsibility will be to make all moulds for the Company and will include working with a variety of materials such as plasticine, silicones, catalysts, and fibreglass. The successful candidate will join a close-knit and talented team within a Company that has worked with the likes of Marvel, ITV, Disney, and Netflix. You will be working at the Company's workshop located close to Shepperton Studios in Ashford, Middlesex.

Role Dimensions:
• Reports to Workshop Manager
• The main focus of the role is the day-to-day manufacturing of the moulds for any new projects, assessing the item(s) to be moulded and deciding on the best and most effective approach.
• This role would require flexibility in working hours when permitted as after hours and/or weekend work depending on the project could be required.
• Assist with and undertake any other duties to help team members when the Company permits.
Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience within a similar role. This is essential.
• Have an ability to assess a prop/item and plan the most effective mould process.
• Be able to carry out the manufacturing from start to finish with excellent precision and minimum supervision.
• Have extensive knowledge in silicones and various catalysts as well as the standard moulding techniques.
• Be confident in using a jigsaw, router, and any other necessary power tools.
• Be confident in using a vacuum chamber.
• Be willing to work with scalpels, other sharp tools and necessary tools for mould making.
• Monitor stock levels for the mould room and order when necessary.
• Be able to effectively work to 'right first time' on tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to multi-task, prioritise workload and be willing to assist other team members with additional tasks when the business permits.
• Perform tasks safely within a physically demanding role and adhere to the health and safety practices within the workshop.
• Update the business systems as and when required.
• Be passionate about the arts and/or film and tv industry.
• Demonstrate good initiative and listening skills.
• Take responsibility for keeping your working area clean.
• Desired but not necessary, have experience with casting, particularly in foams. Or other transferable skills such as trimming and painting.