Prototype Fabrication Technician – Development

Pure Fishing; Spirit Lake (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Fishing is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Technician to build prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and equipment in support of engineering and manufacturing objectives. You will translate concepts with engineers into practical solutions during development, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, can read drawings, and enjoy solving manufacturing challenges in a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with fabrication, machining and assembly equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on problem-solving with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and equipment from engineering drawings and concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers during equipment and process development.
• Design and implement solutions to improve manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Operate fabrication and machining equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues.
• Assist in troubleshooting hot runner tooling.

Skills

Fabrication & machining

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Engineering drawings

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Milling & turning

Measuring tools

3D CAD (preferred)

Job description

Pure Fishing is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Technician to build prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and equipment in support of engineering and manufacturing objectives. You will translate concepts with engineers into practical solutions during development, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, can read drawings, and enjoy solving manufacturing challenges in a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement.