Custom Manufacturing Assistant

CR Lighting & Electric; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Bonus incentives

Job summary

CR Lighting & Electric is seeking hands-on assistance to drive our custom manufacturing and special projects division. You will bridge digital design and physical production to create functional solutions, designing unique components and overseeing 3D printing workflows.

Responsibilities include designing parts with CAD, managing CNC operations and material selection, and collaborating with engineers to iterate fast on challenging fabrication problems.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D modeling using SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or Onshape.
• Hands-on 3D printing experience with FDM or SLA and slicing software.
• Solid understanding of materials (plastics, metals, composites) and real-world applications.
• Knowledge of fasteners, hardware standards and off-the-shelf components.
• Bonus: experience with CNC machining, toolpaths and post-processing.

Responsibilities

• Design custom parts and assemblies using CAD for unique, one-off projects.
• Manage end-to-end 3D printing workflows from model prep to post-processing.
• Execute CNC manufacturing processes including setup, operation and quality checks.
• Evaluate materials and hardware based on mechanical, thermal and environmental needs.
• Collaborate with the team to solve fabrication challenges and iterate designs quickly.

Skills

CAD proficiency

3D printing

Materials knowledge

Hardware familiarity

CNC machining (bonus)

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Onshape

Cura

PrusaSlicer

OrcaSlicer

Job description

We are seeking hands-on assistance to drive our custom manufacturing and special projects division at CR Lighting & Electric. In this role, you will creatively bridge the gap between digital design and physical production to solve job site needs. You will be responsible for designing unique components, managing 3D printing workflows, and executing CNC manufacturing tasks. If you love exercising your problem solving ability to create functional solutions and have a deep curiosity for materials and fabrication, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design custom parts and assemblies using professional CAD software for unique, one-off projects.
• Manage end-to-end 3D printing workflows, including model preparation, slicing, printer operation, and post-processing.
• Execute CNC manufacturing processes, including setup, operation, and quality checks for special manufacturing runs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials and hardware based on mechanical, thermal, and environmental application requirements.
• Collaborate with the team to solve complex fabrication challenges and iterate on designs rapidly.

Requirements:

• CAD Proficiency: Experience in 3D modeling and drawing (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Onshape, etc.).
• 3D Printing: Hands-on experience operating FDM/SLA printers and proficiency with slicing software (e.g., Cura, PrusaSlicer, Orcaslicer, etc.).
• Materials Knowledge: Solid understanding of material properties (plastics, metals, composites) and their real-world applications.
• Hardware Familiarity: Knowledge of fasteners, mechanical hardware standards, and off-the-shelf components.
• Bonus: Experience with CNC machining and design (toolpaths, work-holding, post-processing)

What We Offer:

• High-impact involvement in special projects with creative freedom.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and fabricators.
• Access to professional-grade CAD/CAM tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Competitive pay (DOE) + bonus incentives
• Health, dental, life, and pet insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match (eligible employees)
• Education reimbursement