EXPERIMENTAL MECH

Full Vision, Inc.; Newton (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Vision, Inc. in Newton, KS is seeking a hands-on technician to build engineering prototypes and preproduction tooling. You will work from engineering drawings or sketches and support tooling maintenance for production.

The role emphasizes proficiency with flat and tube laser systems, tube bending programming, and meeting tight deadlines while ensuring quality and safety in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is expected.
• Experience with engineering prototypes and tooling is preferred.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Construct engineering prototypes and preproduction parts from drawings or sketches.
• Build production tooling for designs or from own concepts.
• Meet production deadlines and finish dates.
• Train new operators on machines and checklists as needed.
• Develop proficiency with flat laser, tube laser, and tube bending programming.

Skills

Engineering prototypes

Tooling

Manufacturing processes

Production deadlines

Operator training

Laser programming

Tube laser

Tube bending

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Flat laser

Tube laser

Tube bender

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Newton, KS 67114 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $22.00 - $33.00 Hourly Job Shift: 1st Shift

General Summary

Builds prototype and preproduction parts and tooling for same. Prepares ROPS, FOPS, and other tests as instructed. Performs other work as directed by the Supervisor. Supports production with maintenance of tooling.

Essential Functions

• Proper construction of Engineering Prototypes, Parts, or Preproduction from engineering drawings or from sketches
• Build production tooling for designs or from own design
• Good knowledge of most manufacturing processes
• Meet production deadlines and promised finish dates
• Train new operators on machines and checklists as needed
• Develop proficiencies relating to flat laser, tube laser, and tube bender programming

Expectations

You will be expected to obtain the tools listed as “Minimum Required Tools” for your classification. Regular attendance and starting on time are essential. Responsible for the quality of own work and not to accept poor quality workmanship from others. Expected to perform at acceptable safety, quality and performance levels and strive for continuous improvement as described in Full Vision’s Quality Policy.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting and carrying over moderate distances of parts weighing up to 65 pounds
• Occasional squatting, sitting, kneeling, and overhead reaching.
• Exposure to noise – continuously
• Continuously operating machinery with buttons, levers, and switches.
• Standing, Twisting, Walking – frequently
• Continuous standing and walking on concrete surfaces
• Functioning in a mechanical testing environment with temperatures ranging from -14 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit

Physical Capacity

Profile of Level 4 Position Requirements:Passage of Drug TestGood organizational skillsGood verbal communicationPhysical strength to operate machineryDiligence and attention to detailExcellent dexterity and hand-eye coordinationExperience working in manufacturing factoryHS DiplomaWonderlic Test Score Minimum of 18