Overview

compensation will be based on experience.

Company Intro:

Prototype Design Lab (PDLab) is an internationally recognized design and fabrication studio based in Toronto, Canada that is committed to blurring the boundaries between art, architecture, and industrial design. We are a multi-disciplinary office located in Etobicoke with a focus on highly custom and creative design at a variety of scales (including residential, hospitality, and commercial projects both locally based and abroad). We design and create at all scales, including graphics, art pieces, millwork and furniture, and small objects, but focus on interior design and custom designs. Our design office is complemented by our fully-staffed on-site wood and metal shop that is used to produce many of our design initiatives.

For over a decade, PDLab with a team of Interior Designers and artisans has created distinctive signature environments for a diverse and often high-profile clientele within the specialized hospitality and bespoke residential market. PDLab excels at designing and coordinating projects from a distance. The firm collaborates with some of the best craftsmen and world-leading innovators to create some of the most cutting-edge architecture.

Role Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic junior digital fabricator looking to apply their skills in an industrial shop setting to assist in making exciting new ideas come to life. The successful candidate may shadow an intermediate or senior fabricator for a short period to learn our equipment and fabrication processes.

Our shop works 40 hours a week Mon-Friday. However, this may increase based on projects.

Schedule: Day shift 9am-5pm start time may be earlier based on workload.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to collaborate with others on projects
  • Execute general shop fabrication activities
  • Clean up CNC off-cuts and debris
  • Make CNC cut files to import into Cam software
  • Assist in operating CNC, laser, or any other machinery
  • Able to read and create shop drawings
  • Fabricate and prototype custom parts with the guidance of seniors or shop supervisor
  • Learn to setup or build custom jigs for CNC and for shop usage
  • Learn CAD/CAM software
  • Willing to assist at job sites and help with installation if necessary
  • Follow quality control standards in the shop
  • Follow health and safety procedures and best practices
  • Maintain shop and equipment in a clean and orderly manner on a daily basis
  • Provide continuous improvement ideas and support lean initiatives

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • The intermediary or higher computer knowledge
  • Experience using Rhinoceros3D or AutoCAD
  • Basic knowledge of CAD/Engineering drawings and third-angle projection
  • Ability to work with various materials such as wood, metal, veneer, plastics, foam, etc.
  • Proficient in using measuring tools such as tape measures and callipers
  • Experienced using a table saw, palm sander, nail gun, etc.
  • Familiar with general shop machinery and power tools
  • Able to work independently and assist others to complete projects within tight deadlines
  • Comfortable working access hours when needed
  • 3D printing experience is an asset
  • Valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Etobicoke, ON M9W 1C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a Certificate in Digital fabrication?

Shift availability:

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-07-01

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