Prototype Laborer

D&N Bending is seeking an experienced, hands-on Prototype Laborer to support our prototype and manufacturing operations. This position is ideal for someone with strong mechanical ability who is comfortable working from prints and using a variety of metal fabrication equipment to produce prototype and low-volume components.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototype and low-volume metal components from drawings, prints, and engineering information.
• Operate air and power tools safely and effectively.
• Set up and operate metal fabrication equipment including press brakes, shears, drill presses, saws, grinders, and other common fabrication equipment.
• Perform layout, fitting, drilling, grinding, forming, and general metal fabrication.
• Measure and inspect components using common measuring equipment to ensure parts meet print requirements.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel to develop and modify prototype components.
• Troubleshoot fabrication and forming issues and make adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in metal fabrication, prototype work, tool & die, model making, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and dimensional specifications.
• Experience setting up and operating a CNC press brake.
• Experience programming and operating an Amada HRB 1303 press brake is highly preferred.
• MIG and/or TIG welding experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable building one-off and low-volume components where problem-solving and creativity are required.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, squares, and tape measures.

Schedule:

6am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Saturdays as needed

Benefits:

Health, vision, dental, Basic Life, Voluntary life, accidednt, critical illness, PTO, 7 holidays, tuition reimbursment, 401k plus match, holiday hams/turkeys.

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 56.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person