Prototype & Fabrication Technician – Innovations Team

Purple; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Earn a Mattress

Purple Swag

Amazing Purple Products

Job summary

Purple is recruiting for a hands-on technician on the Innovations team in Draper, Utah. You will help bring Purple’s newest product ideas to life in a fast-paced environment, supporting development of innovative products that enhance customer comfort.

The role involves operating injection molding machines, building prototypes with foam and tools, documenting builds, and assisting with patent concepts. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to working hard every day.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials or products up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Run and monitor injection molding machines, including removing parts and operating basic controls.
• Build and assemble new product prototypes using glue, foam, and tools such as spray adhesive, scissors, foam saws, and electric cutters.
• Measure parts and check product quality against standards, and take notes on product builds, tests, and ways to improve.
• Help document and prepare new concepts for patent review.
• Set up product displays and prepare rooms for internal meetings, customer presentations, demos, and team walkthroughs.
• Track warehouse materials and supplies, restock as needed, and keep work areas and the warehouse clean and organized.
• Pack and prepare items for shipping, load and unload trucks, and operate forklifts safely around heavy equipment.
• Follow all safety rules and take part in ongoing safety training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Lifting 50 lbs

Stand for long hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purple is recruiting for a hands-on technician on the Innovations team in Draper, Utah. You will help bring Purple’s newest product ideas to life in a fast-paced environment, supporting development of innovative products that enhance customer comfort.

The role involves operating injection molding machines, building prototypes with foam and tools, documenting builds, and assisting with patent concepts. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential for success.