Prototyper

• POSITION SUMMARY: This position will perform prototype duties with a particular expertise in manufacturing and fabrication.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Use manufacturing paperwork (travelers, blueprints, sketches, etc.) to:- Prototype a product to meet customer and quality requirements

• Prototype tooling and/or fixtures required to manufacture product

• Perform a prototype review on existing products for cost reduction and/or prototype changes

• Meet time and schedule standards for assigned tasks

• Keep equipment clean and maintain proper operating standards

• Advise supervision of issues that arise

• Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance

• Communicate effectively with other employees to direct personal workflow

• Identify set-up reduction opportunities and Lean process opportunities and communicate to proper 6S team lead

• Properly use the ERP management system to meet all company standards

• ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assume other responsibilities as required

• **PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS: **

• Meet the required delivery dates for all assigned jobs

• Meet customer delivery requirements

• Meet quality requirements of all assigned processes

• Conduct all operations in a safe manner

• QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Firm understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment

• Ability to weld thin gage material with a good penetration and a quality appearance

• Ability to operate a Tig welder with Mig welding knowledge

• Ability to operate various shop tools including hand tool and rolls

• Ability to read & understand blueprints and technical documents commensurate with machine operation

• A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes and a willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture

• Organizational and time management skills

• Self starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to use various inspection gages

• Basic computer knowledge including a firm understanding of Solid Works

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED:

• Valid Driver’s License

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.