Mechanical Prototype & Process Technician

Hutchinson Group; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Group in Hopkinton, MA seeks a hands-on prototyping support role to assist with the industrialization of new products. You will help bring equipment online, support process development, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-first environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with reading drawings, basic measurement tools, and Excel record-keeping, and operates in an ISO/IATF/AS environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and PPE-conscious.
• Eager to learn new skills as part of a team focused on daily improvement.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Detail-oriented and enjoy hands-on work with building things.
• Experience using non-powered hand tools (wrenches, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, mallets).
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings in imperial and metric units.
• Experience with basic measurement tools (rulers, calipers, thermometers, height gauges, thread gauges, stopwatch).
• Solid basic math skills.
• Exposure to electronically controlled equipment and robots.
• Experience using MS Excel or similar record-keeping tools.
• Action-oriented with strong communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required; experience in ISO/IATF/AS environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations/Manufacturing in bringing new equipment, tooling, and technology online through overseeing trial builds under the guidance of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with process development for industrialization of new products to achieve program targets through prototyping and early release parts.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineer with Continuous Improvement initiatives, including tracking trials and pass/fail rates, machine performance, and cycle time.
• Document work with writing and photography for reporting, instructions, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments on safety, quality, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Assist Operator training.

Skills

Safety-minded

Hands-on

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Strong communicator

Team player

Math skills

Learning mindset

Quality-conscious

Problem solving

Willing to learn new skills

US Citizenship

Tools

MS Excel

Measuring instruments

Reading drawings

Job description

Hutchinson Group in Hopkinton, MA seeks a hands-on prototyping support role to assist with the industrialization of new products. You will help bring equipment online, support process development, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-first environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with reading drawings, basic measurement tools, and Excel record-keeping, and operates in an ISO/IATF/AS environment. U.S.