Styrofoam Sculpting & Fabrication Technician
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About the Role
A premier Saudi entertainment company seeks a Styrofoam Sculpting & Fabrication Technician to design, cut, and sculpt EPS foam into large-scale props and decorative elements for events.
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Responsibilities
- Cut, carve, and sculpt EPS foam blocks using hot wire cutters, CNC routers, rasps, and hand tools to create props, letters, themed elements, and structural forms
- Read and work from technical drawings, 3D renders, and design briefs to accurately replicate shapes, dimensions, and surface details
- Apply hardcoat, fibreglass, gypsum, and other coating systems to foam pieces to achieve durable, paintable surfaces
- Produce scaled prototypes and test pieces for client or internal approval prior to full scale fabrication
- Assemble multi component foam structures using appropriate adhesives, armatures, and internal supports for structural integrity
- Work closely with painters, carpenters, and project managers to coordinate finishing schedules and ensure on time project delivery
- Manage foam stock, adhesives, coatings, and consumables; minimise waste through efficient cutting patterns
- Maintain a clean, dust controlled workspace; safely handle and dispose of foam off cuts and chemical coatings
Requirements
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in foam sculpting/fabrication, preferably for events, theatre, theme parks, or retail displays
- Proficiency with hot wire CNC, manual hot wire tools, rasps, and rotary carving tools
- Experience applying hardcoat, fibreglass, or gypsum coatings to foam substrates
- Ability to accurately interpret 2D drawings and 3D renders to produce fabricated pieces
- Understanding of structural requirements for large scale foam builds including armature design
- Strong spatial awareness and attention to sculptural detail
- Knowledge of foam safe adhesives and coating compatibility
- Physical stamina for sustained manual work with large materials
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Role Overview
- The Styrofoam Sculpting & Fabrication Technician is a specialist craftsperson responsible for designing, cutting, and sculpting expanded polystyrene (EPS/Styrofoam) into large scale props, decorative elements, signage, and structural components for custom event builds.
- This role demands both artistic ability and technical precision to transform raw foam blocks into finished pieces that meet exacting design specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Sculpting & Shaping: Cut, carve, and sculpt EPS foam blocks using hot wire cutters, CNC routers, rasps, and hand tools to create props, letters, themed elements, and structural forms.
- Design Interpretation: Read and work from technical drawings, 3D renders, and design briefs to accurately replicate shapes, dimensions, and surface details.
- Surface Finishing: Apply hardcoat, fibreglass, gypsum, and other coating systems to foam pieces to achieve durable, paintable surfaces.
- Scale Modelling: Produce scaled prototypes and test pieces for client or internal approval prior to full scale fabrication.
- Large Scale Construction: Assemble multi component foam structures using appropriate adhesives, armatures, and internal supports for structural integrity.
- Collaboration: Work closely with painters, carpenters, and project managers to coordinate finishing schedules and ensure on time project delivery.
- Material Management: Manage foam stock, adhesives, coatings, and consumables; minimise waste through efficient cutting patterns.
- Workshop Safety: Maintain a clean, dust controlled workspace; safely handle and dispose of foam off cuts and chemical coatings.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in foam sculpting/fabrication, preferably for events, theatre, theme parks, or retail displays.
- Proficiency with hot wire CNC, manual hot wire tools, rasps, and rotary carving tools.
- Experience applying hardcoat, fibreglass, or gypsum coatings to foam substrates.
- Ability to accurately interpret 2D drawings and 3D renders to produce fabricated pieces.
- Understanding of structural requirements for large scale foam builds including armature design.
- Strong spatial awareness and attention to sculptural detail.
- Knowledge of foam safe adhesives and coating compatibility.
- Physical stamina for sustained manual work with large materials.
Typical Working Conditions
- Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment, which may include loud noise, dust, and heat, with some on site installation work.
- Hours: May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet event deadlines.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site, which may include lifting, standing for long periods, and working in varied conditions.
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