Macy's

Overview

Macy’s is a storied company that has been part of America's heart for over 160 years. The Seasonal Float Fabricator plays a key role in constructing floats, props, and scenic elements for Macy's iconic events, such as the Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 4th of July Fireworks.

Responsibilities

• Work as a carpenter, welder, fabricator, or painter on floats and other studio projects.
• Participate in installations, set-ups, and take-downs for various events.
• Assist with parade set-up and other necessary tasks during events.
• Contribute to the installation and implementation of special projects, such as Holiday Displays, Marquee Elements, and Flower Shows.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager and Shop Floor Supervisor on project engineering methods, planning, and production.
• Fulfill other tasks and duties as assigned by the director of production and/or production manager.

Requirements

• Knowledge or experience in carpentry, welding, painting, or sculpting is required.
• Ability to work as a carpenter, welder, sculptor, or painter on floats and other studio projects.
• Ability to read scale drawings and use scale models.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate with multiple artists and builders.
• Ability to perform professional level finish work on all projects.
• General knowledge of welding/metal fabrication and general rigging is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience in electrics, plumbing, and hydraulics is a plus.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
• This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays, including Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
• Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment.