Design Assistant

Job Title

Fully In-Person (Holland, MI) & Full-time

Assist the Design Team in building prototype samples, component parts, shipping cartons, and routine maintenance of Design Lab equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Build prototype samples as requested.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventories as directed.
• Test designs as directed.
• Assist by operating Design Lab related CAD/CAM equipment.
• Communicate activities, ideas, suggestions, and options verbally and in writing as requested by management.
• Other duties may be assigned (i.e. assisting with testing equipment, entry level design projects, learning CAD, building Account Manager designed samples, etc.).
• Practice and promote safe work practices.
• Ensure workmanship of the highest quality standards, while meeting productivity goals.
• Proactively help to create and work within a team-based environment and practice effective communication skills.
• Train other team members and retain and apply job knowledge.
• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

High school diploma or vocational school certificate; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Drafting Skills

Able to interpret CAD drawings. Able to envision three dimensional and isometric images mentally.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fraction/decimal and English/metric conversion, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Mechanical Skills

Ability to work with shop equipment such as band saw, table saw, drill press, router, knives, etc. as well as a variety of hand tools.

Technical Skills

Ability to proficiently use Excel, Microsoft applications, and Company's ERP software. Attain established standards of cybersecurity training, including awareness and best practices, through ongoing company provided training when provided with a company email account and phone number.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Company 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Climate controlled facility
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life & AD&D insurance