Prototype Fabrication Technician – R&D to Production

WillowWood; Mount Sterling (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center

Walking path

Disc golf

Company-sponsored food trucks

Sports courts

Job summary

WillowWood's fabrication technician role supports the Research & Development team in Ohio. You will perform hands-on tasks, fabricate prototype parts, and assist in evaluating new products and tooling throughout development phases.

You will troubleshoot issues during development, collaborate with engineers, and help transfer knowledge to production personnel to facilitate smooth manufacturing transitions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with CNC machine shop equipment preferred.
• Experience programming and setup of CNC machines is a plus.
• Experience with metal fabrication equipment is a plus.
• Experience with mold fabrication and use is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on tasks assigned by Engineering Team.
• Fabrication and machining of prototype parts and tooling.
• Assist in the design and implementation of experiments to evaluate prototype products and processes.
• Collaborate as part of a team to brainstorm and test prototype products & processes.
• Document fabrication techniques and quality testing methods for training and transfer of development products and processes.
• Assist with the transition from development to manufacturing by providing training to production personnel on new products and processes.
• General housekeeping of work areas.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

Manual machine shop

Metal fabrication

Mold fabrication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Mold fabrication equipment

Metal fabrication tools

Job description

WillowWood's fabrication technician role supports the Research & Development team in Ohio. You will perform hands-on tasks, fabricate prototype parts, and assist in evaluating new products and tooling throughout development phases.

You will troubleshoot issues during development, collaborate with engineers, and help transfer knowledge to production personnel to facilitate smooth manufacturing transitions.