Clay Modeler

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

5d

About The Position

The Clay Modeler's primary responsibilities are to perform hand modeling in clay
to produce three dimensional full-size and scale automotive models and/or
components from verbal instruction and various two-dimensional specifications.

This position requires a high degree of creativity, skill, accuracy, and
coordination in a collaborative team-based environment with the ability to
exercise independent judgment with available supervision as needed. This
position also requires personal clay tools and specific knowledge of clay
application, roughing in and hand sculpting clay to achieve a presentation level
class "A" surface.

The selected candidate must apply the appropriate use of all clay modeling
equipment. The Modeler must possess the ability of form development through
creative clay sculpting, work closely with Designers to successfully integrate
design sketches, verbal direction, and engineering criteria into a design theme.
The selected candidate must also be proficient in the safe use of all common
shop power equipment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of Industrial Sculpting experience or a Certificate in Industrial Sculpting
• Must adhere to curve and surface creation standards for development of "class A" quality surfacing
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Understand process between clay modeling, milling & digitizing, plus support the workflow and setup between these tasks
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and work in difficult positions around models with regular reaching, pushing, bending, and lifting
• Proficient usage of computer equipment and Microsoft Office Products
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• Detail oriented, self-motivated with the ability to accomplish work without supervision
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Must submit portfolio along with application to be considered a viable candidate for the position

Nice To Haves

• Understand process between clay modeling, milling & digitizing, plus support the workflow and setup between these tasks
• Proficient usage of computer equipment and Microsoft Office Products

Responsibilities

• perform hand modeling in clay to produce three dimensional full-size and scale automotive models and/or components from verbal instruction and various two-dimensional specifications
• exercise independent judgment with available supervision as needed
• apply the appropriate use of all clay modeling equipment
• work closely with Designers to successfully integrate design sketches, verbal direction, and engineering criteria into a design theme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed