Model Maker

Crestron Electronics Inc.; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestron Electronics Inc. is seeking a creative, hands-on prototype shop technician to fabricate parts and assemblies for design verification and product development.

You'll work in a high-tech engineering environment using metal and plastic materials to produce prototype components for new product development. You’ll be trained to program, set up, and operate shop equipment to produce precision parts in short runs, with CAD skills in Creo and a strong problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Education: College, Technical School or High School.
• 3–5 years experience.
• High mechanical aptitude to visualize 3D designs.
• Logical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new technical skills including software applications and equipment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented, working to tight tolerances.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Program, setup, and operate shop equipment to produce precision parts and assemblies.
• Assist other Prototype Shop staff with assembly and test fixtures.
• Rework of existing parts and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Read technical prints and use calipers; learn Creo CAD software.

Skills

CAD

Creo

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Calipers

Education

College, Technical School or High School

Tools

CNC Mill

Lathe

CNC Press Brake

Waterjet

SLA/FDM/PolyJet

Job description

Crestron Electronics is looking for a creative individual to work in our high-tech engineering environment fabricating prototypes for design verification and other company needs. The prototype facility works primarily with metal and plastic materials to produce prototype parts and assemblies that become components for new product development. This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically inclined, hands-on, detail oriented individual to learn varied skills and contribute to our growing organization.

In this role the selected candidate will be trained to program, setup, and operate various shop equipment to produce precision parts and assemblies in short-run quantities. This work will require an innate talent for problem solving and technical skills in CAD. Candidate should be highly motived to learn the skills outlined below.

Responsibilities include completing in-house training to operate the following shop equipment

• High-pressure waterjet
• Plastic Prototyping Equipment: SLA, FDM & Polyjet
• Sheet metal formingand hardware insertion
• Other power fabrication equipment
• Finishing & painting of prototypes
• CNC Press brake
• Lathe
• CNC Mill

Assist other members of the Prototype Shop staff with additional tasks:

• Assembly of test units
• Construction and assembly of test fixtures
• Rework of existing parts
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment per department procedures

Additional Training

• Reading of Technical Prints
• Use of Calipers
• Learning of CAD Software: Creo

Qualification

• Education:College,TechnicalSchoolor High School
• 3-5 years experience
• High mechanical aptitude needed to visualize 3D designs
• Logical and Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn new technicalskills includingsoftwareapplicationsand equipment
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented, working to tight tolerances
• Ability to work withminimal supervision
• Be able to lift 40lbs.
• Qualifications below are anadditionalbenefit:
• Experience with equipment listed in responsibilities section
• Ability to read and understand technical prints
• Ability to program in a CAD system to run shop equipment
• HVLP/Air BrushPainting skills
• CAD experience: Creoaka Pro Engineer(ProE)orSolidworks
• Basicsoldering skills and/or simple understanding of wiring
• WoodWorking (Table Saw, Chop Saw, Router)
• SpotWelding