Hard Modeling Manager/ Fabrication Leader
Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters
Fountain Valley
Manage daily tasks of conceptual vehicle builds and foam deck models, Aid in scheduling of all assignments, report project status in daily production meetings and meeting with clients for reviews. Analyzing builds to provide direction on engineering design and material spec as well as any up coming issues in hard modeling or fabrication.Providing final quality check on all products leaving the hard modeling department.Research and development of new techniques and products primarily on conceptual lighting such as different lighting sources, diffusers, and acrylics.Strategically placing resources within the company to meet deadlines as well as organizing out sourced processes such as vacuum metalizing, chrome, anodizing, and hydro-graphicsInterviewing potential hard modelers and fabricators for employmentPrecision fitment and assembly of all conceptual lighting, interior, and exterior accessories. Analyzing lighting diffusion to obtain the desired look as well as light source positioning. Preparing accessories for paint and upholstery by performing final sanding, aligning, gapping, and adjusting of component interfaces for material growth compensation. Thermo manipulation of different types of acrylics, polycarbonates, plastics, SLA, and SLS per designDrape forming of various acrylics and plastics.Making one and two piece molds of various componentsUrethane casting of various componentsModifications and reparations of acrylic, SLA, and SLS parts as neededProper use of many different adhesives such as Plyo-grip, Blem clear epoxy, plastic welder, and all types of Hysol.Polishing clear SLA, acrylic, stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminumBrushing stainless steal and aluminum.Precision model buildingLite clay sculptingVery fine detail/ finish work