Fabrication Technician

WillowWood; Mount Sterling (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center

Walking path

Disc golf

Company-sponsored food trucks

Sports courts

Job summary

WillowWood's fabrication technician role supports the Research & Development team in Ohio. You will perform hands-on tasks, fabricate prototype parts, and assist in evaluating new products and tooling throughout development phases.

You will troubleshoot issues during development, collaborate with engineers, and help transfer knowledge to production personnel to facilitate smooth manufacturing transitions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with CNC machine shop equipment preferred.
• Experience programming and setup of CNC machines is a plus.
• Experience with metal fabrication equipment is a plus.
• Experience with mold fabrication and use is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on tasks assigned by Engineering Team.
• Fabrication and machining of prototype parts and tooling.
• Assist in the design and implementation of experiments to evaluate prototype products and processes.
• Collaborate as part of a team to brainstorm and test prototype products & processes.
• Document fabrication techniques and quality testing methods for training and transfer of development products and processes.
• Assist with the transition from development to manufacturing by providing training to production personnel on new products and processes.
• General housekeeping of work areas.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

Manual machine shop

Metal fabrication

Mold fabrication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Mold fabrication equipment

Metal fabrication tools

Job description

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Summary

The fabrication technician serves a supporting role within the Research & Development team. The primary focus is hands-on execution of project tasks. The activities frequently change on a day to day basis, dependent upon the product development phase. Primary activities will involve supporting R&D Engineers during the development and evaluation of prototype products, test devices, and production tooling and processes. The technician is expected to be able to contribute in the troubleshooting of issues that arise during any of the development phases.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on tasks assigned by Engineering Team
• Fabrication and machining of prototype parts and tooling
• Assist in the design and implementation of experiments to evaluate prototype products and processes.
• Collaborate as part of a team to brainstorm and test prototype products & processes.
• Document fabrication techniques and quality testing methods for training and transfer of development products and processes.
• Assist with the transition from development to manufacturing by providing training to production personnel on new products and processes.
• General housekeeping of work areas.
• Other duties as required.

Essential Skills Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to get along with others and work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to use personal computers to communicate and document information.
• Experience using manual or CNC machine shop equipment.
• Experience programing and set up of CNC machines is a plus
• Experience using metal fabrication equipment is a plus.
• Experience with mold fabrication and use is preferred.
• Experience with thermoplastic or thermoset resin and elastomer is a plus

Why Join WillowWood?

• Work on products that improve people's lives.
• Gain hands-on experience with product development and innovation.
• Collaborate with a talented and supportive engineering team.
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment.
• Onsite amenities including a fitness center, walking path, sports courts, disc golf, fishing pond, and company-sponsored food trucks.