Prototype Fabrication Technician: Welding & Machining

WillowWood; Mount Sterling (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center on site

Walking path

Disc golf

Company-sponsored food trucks

Job summary

WillowWood in Mount Sterling, Ohio is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Technician to support the Research & Development team. The role emphasizes fabrication, machining, welding and assembly of prototype parts, tooling, test devices, and other components used throughout product development.

Day-to-day activities vary by project stage; you’ll work closely with R&D engineers to build, modify and evaluate prototypes, production tooling and manufacturing processes, while maintaining a safe, organized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding experience required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with welding techniques and metal fabrication equipment.
• Experience using manual and/or CNC machine shop equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read measurements and work from drawings, sketches, or specifications.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills for communication and documentation.
• CNC programming and machine setup experience is a plus.
• Experience with mold fabrication and use is preferred.
• Experience working with thermoplastic, thermoset resin, or elastomer materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on fabrication and development tasks assigned by the Engineering Team.
• Fabricate, machine, weld, modify, and assemble prototype parts, tooling, and test equipment.
• Use manual and/or CNC machine shop equipment to produce prototype components.
• Assist in the design and implementation of experiments to evaluate prototype products and processes.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to brainstorm, build, troubleshoot, and test prototype products and processes.
• Support modifications and repairs to prototype components and tooling as needed.
• Document fabrication techniques and quality testing methods for training and transfer of development products and processes.
• Assist with the transition of new products and processes from development to manufacturing, including training production personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Welding

Machining

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Documentation

CNC setup

Mold fabrication

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual machine shop

CNC machine tools

Job description

WillowWood in Mount Sterling, Ohio is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Technician to support the Research & Development team. The role emphasizes fabrication, machining, welding and assembly of prototype parts, tooling, test devices, and other components used throughout product development.

Day-to-day activities vary by project stage; you’ll work closely with R&D engineers to build, modify and evaluate prototypes, production tooling and manufacturing processes, while maintaining a safe, organized