Automation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Coaching, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Documentation, English Language, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Prototyping, Quality Control, Rapid Prototyping, Safety Training, Set Goals, Team Player, Theater Production, Time Management, Writing Skills
Title: Manufacturing Prototype Technician
Reports to: Production Manager or Shift Supervisor
Summary: This Manufacturing Prototype Technician will assist development engineers (DE) to make rapid prototype samples by building them and troubleshooting early-stage of production. This role is also supporting full manufacturing of products in a designated Value stream. The position requires the Associate to set up, run, troubleshoot jobs and interpret and follow work instructions. They will train others and have a complete understanding of the operation and safety requirements for various machines and presses.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist DE to design and create rapid protype samples for the DE team.
- Assemble and package feasibility parts.
- Support the automation team in assembling fixtures and tooling.
- Set up, run and troubleshoot manufacturing of new and existing products based on established job rates and procedures.
- Train and coach other associates.
Accountabilities:
- Accountable for turning samples in a timely manner.
- Accountable to timely assembly and packaging of feasibility parts.
- Accountable for meeting quarterly attendance goals.
- Accountable for accurate documentation and service quality.
- Accountable for completing personal learning and development goals
- Positively contribute to company's new and existing product revenue goals.
- Accountable for reporting to Management any unsafe working conditions.
Training/Education/Experience
- High School education or equivalent
- 2-3 years manufacturing experience required; medical manufacturing experience a plus.
- Able to interpret and understand print drawings.
- Able to complete basic CAD drawings.
- Able to program laser cutter and verify prototype parts dimensionally.
- Formal training or experience with Lean manufacturing principles.
Competencies/Talents/Personal Attributes:
- Can speak, understand and write English.
- Effective training of others.
- Problem solving.
- Outward mindset focus (work well with others).
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- Positive attitude and a team player.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Time accurate entries in the computer time clock system.
Evidence of Success (Must be limited to two statements and must focus on critical HISTORICAL work performance of potential applicants. For an applicant to be considered for the job, they must show "evidence of success" in their previous jobs of delivering the results that are stated here. If an applicant would be hired despite not being able to show a history of this performance, then that item should not be stated here. These should be the absolute top two items that are critical for the selected for hire applicant must be able to show previous work historical success with.)
- Has proven success maintaining production rates resulting at or below established job values.
- Has performed quality inspections in accordance with the Quality department procedures and Engineering resulting in no improper findings from quality audits or Customer Corrective Actions (CCARS).
- Has ensured the accuracy of all required documentation with evidence of success based on Quality Department audits and no contributing ISO findings.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.