Model Maker

Lozier Corporation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

PTO + holidays

Benefits from day one (medical, dental

Onsite Health Clinic

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Career development programs

Casual dress

Mon-Fri onsite

Job summary

Lozier Corporation in Omaha, Nebraska seeks a Model Maker to fabricate and test product development prototypes from defined specifications. The role involves selecting fabrication methods, building parts, and contributing to design validation in a busy model shop.

You will work with metals, wood, plastics and composites, create fixtures, perform testing, and document results while helping push designs toward production-ready states. The position emphasizes quality, safety, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree in engineering technology or related field preferred.
• No experience required if degreed; 2 years in prototype fabrication or metal fabrication if non-degreed.
• Must read blueprints and interpret shop sketches; basic math; good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes of new designs and assist with testing.
• Create fixtures and tooling as required.
• Work with various materials including metals, wood, composites, laminates, plastics.
• Maintain records and disposition of test data; manage ECOs.
• Keep shop safe, clean and organized.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Welding

Machining

Math skills

Communication

Tolerances

Fabrication

Safety

Education

Engineering technology degree

Tools

Sheet metal equipment

Machining equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

About Lozier

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.
For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.

Benefits And Schedule

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.

Position Summary

The Model Maker is responsible for fabricating and testing product development prototypes and models. This role works from defined specifications, sketches, and other technical information provided to determine and apply the appropriate fabrication and drafting methods to support product development.

Essential Job Functions

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Build prototypes of new designs, perform or assist with testing, evaluate designs, and provide feedback and formal input on designs produced in the model shop.
• Make fixtures and tooling as required.
• Work with a variety of raw materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, composites, laminates, plastics, and miscellaneous packaging materials.
• Maintain accurate records and appropriate disposition of shop requests, test data, load testing results, and related documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on shop equipment.
• Maintain shop in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, ensuring tools and supplies are properly stored.
• Create, process, and initiate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into the appropriate process; inputs product data and electronically manages related product information as required.
• Model and design new products and perform 3D printing for rapid prototyping under direction.
• Assist multidisciplinary teams with process improvements through process observation, documentation, improvement recommendations, training on current and improved processes, and quality checks and testing.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

Other Job Functions

• Provide timing commitments for new products.
• Electronically transmits preliminary drawing and specification data to support timely entry of bills of materials, product structure, and routing.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of departmental procedures.

Job Qualifications

Education:

Associate or technical degree in engineering technology, drafting, manufacturing technology, or another related field is preferred.

Experience:

No previous experience required, if degreed. Minimum of 2 years of experience in prototype fabrication, model making, machining, welding, or metal fabrication role, if non-degreed.

Required Skills

• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to recognize and work to close tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop sketches.
• Possess basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and accurately use measuring instruments, including tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, and hardness checkers.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and understand the capabilities of applicable sheet metal, machining, woodworking, and welding equipment: Sheet metal equipment: power shear, leaf brake, turret punch, notcher, press brake, plasma cutter. Machine tools: milling machine, pedestal grinder, drill press, band saw, cut-off saw, belt sander. Woodworking equipment: table saw, radial arm saw, portable saw, router, pneumatic staple gun.
• Arc welding skills, including various gauges, mixed gauges, joint types, positions, and selection of current, wire type, and feed rate.
• Resistance/spot welding skills, including electrode selection, weld sequence, current selection, and clamping pressure.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Willing to contribute ideas and suggestions.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to determine proper fabrication sequence.
• Knowledge of layout work and bend allowances.
• Ability to properly use and maintain metal working, woodworking, and mechanic’s hand tools.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain required forklift operator certification.
• Ability to maneuver manufacturing environments and navigate stairs as needed.
• Ability to work safely around machinery, welding equipment, and other conditions common to the manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand and work on concrete surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as necessary to support company priorities.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.