Prototype Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Work Eligibility:  Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent lawful resident of the U.S.

Summary:

Assemble all types of Orscheln Co. products in a manner which produces a cost effective, quality product, safely and on time.  Often times will require working with little or no supervision, and must rely on knowledge of product and processes required to build prototype parts and short-run production orders.

Participate actively in team operations, and work toward cost reductions and design improvements to all product.

Preferred Educational Experience:

High School degree or equivalent preferred. 

Preferred Work Experience:

Prior assembly experience required, preferably five (5) years minimum.  Experience with Quality Assurance type functions and documents and prototype fabrication preferred. 

Essential Functions:

• Ability to perform all safety critical functions. The product must be built to the designated specs approved and can not be deviated or substituted. The control, performance and tolerance are essential for the part to function so that it does not jeopardize public safety or it’s compliance with government regulations.
• Must be able to recognize and call the critical characteristic symbols as listed on the blueprints.
• Frequently working from sketches, marked up prints and verbal instruction will be required.
• Work closely with Engineering and tool room personnel to develop and fabricate component parts and/or assemblies.
• Order parts as required from internal warehouse operation as required to complete the assigned build job.
• Must have general knowledge of measuring devices as required to inspect components parts and final assemblies, and ability to record such data in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintain logs of parts used, completion dates, etc.
• Other duties as assigned
• Follow all 6S & Safety Guidelines
  • Safety
  • Sort
  • Straighten
  • Scrub
  • Standardize
  • Sustain

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Reading skills
• Basic math skills
• Write legibly
• Blueprint reading
• Measurement tools
• Computer skills
• Follow directions

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive hand/arm movement
• Pushing pulling
• Bending/stooping
• Lifting up to 35lbs
• Standing for long periods of time
• Limited sitting
• Heat controlled environment/not air conditioned
• Color perception and vision requirements

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Orscheln Products to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.