Benefits:

• Complimentary admission to Universal Studios Hollywood and all Universal Theme parks
• Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Discounts on food and merchandise
• Special events for employees (preview nights for new attractions/events)
• Building lifelong friendships
• Resume building workshops
• Growth opportunities 
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the prop captains and design staff in the conception, quality, and timely production of properties on projects as assigned.
• Read and interpret scaled drawings, sketches, models, and pictures for the engineering of properties. Create and construct stage properties from verbal descriptions.
• Build props for productions. These projects may include but are not limited to furniture, hand and set props, set dressing, and soft goods.
• Build rehearsal props as needed.
• Assist in the estimating of materials needed for specific projects.
• Help with installations and strikes.
• Maintain and repair props for short term and long-term projects.
• Assist in maintaining prop inventory and restock.
• Perform and promote safe practices either in the shop or onsite.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and security of the Entertainment Production Center’s prop shop, including props, drapery, tools and hardware stock. Maintain a safe, healthy and tidy work/shop environment.
• Monitor and maintain a safe and secure environment for both team members and guests of all ages, following all company guidelines and protocols.
• Identify, de-escalate, and resolve conflicts or disturbances professionally and effectively to maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Provide a positive and welcoming experience for guests of all ages while maintaining composure during difficult interactions.
• Maintain a high level of trust and integrity to promote a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues of all ages.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in theatrical prop and furniture construction, with demonstrated expertise in industry-standard techniques, materials, and processes acquired through formal education and/or hands-on production work.
• Proven proficiency in a variety and combination of fabrication skills, scenic crafts, molding and casting, decorative painting, sewing, and 3D printing, with the ability to work across a wide range of materials including wood, metal, plastics, and textiles.
• Skilled in the safe and effective operation of shop and sewing equipment, including but not limited to sewing machines, sergers, table saws, radial arm saws, drill presses, sanders, and a variety of hand tools. Strong understanding of workplace safety protocols and best practices in a production environment.
• Computer operation with usage of e-mail, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, FileMaker, internet navigation, and Microsoft Office suite programs including Word and Excel
• Paper props and graphic skills a plus.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and the implementation of same.
• Background in theatrical production.

Pay:

• $28 per hour

Additional Information:

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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