Prototype Technician

Prototype Technician

REPORTS TO: Sr. Sales Engineering PREPARED/REVISED BY: Jason Dickmann LOCATION: Port Washington, Wi

REVIEWED DATE: FLSA PAY STATUS:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Prototype Technician is a member of the Prototype team and is responsible for setting up and running prototype products. Helping to define the manufacturing process, tooling, fixtures, and the gages required, this team member needs to be able to work independently, efficiently and with a high standard of quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Leadership

• Lead and define the manufacturing process for new prototypes
• Participation in internal and customer product and print design reviews
• Demonstrate excellent production skill & proficiency
• Contribute to quality and cost performance objectives

Technical

• Optimize production process and tools required to maximize downstream performance
• Review of dimensions and tolerance schemes as they relate to a design
• Review tooling, welding fixture and assemble designs used in the production of metal parts
• Build setup and the development of tooling used to produce metal formed parts

Communication

• Collaborate openly with upstream and down team members, tool builders, production & design engineers on timelines, technical requirements and challenges encountered during the prototype process
• Define & share opportunities for optimization of a prototype product with the production engineering team
• Other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Prior experience in manufacturing / fabrication – Setup & Operation - required
• Press Brake
• Laser
• Welding, Spot, MIG
• Experience in tool and die and/or machinist operations – preferred
• Wire EDM, milling machine & surface grinders
• Experienced in the use of measure tools, optical comparator, calipers, etc.

SolidWorks or 3-D CAD system experience & MS Office proficiency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.