Prototype & Mold Fabrication Technician

Dexian; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking an Engineering Technician III to fabricate prototype, development, and production molds in a plastics mold shop using fiberglass, wood, and metal. You will read engineering drawings and build molds, fixtures, and tooling to specification.

You will collaborate with the Mold Shop and New Product Development teams, maintain quality, and support a range of tooling projects from prototype to production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fabrication shop or hands-on experience.
• Experience with at least two of the following areas: woodworking, metalworking/welding, fiberglass laminating.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Hands-on fabrication, tooling, molds, fixtures, or similar manufacturing work is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototype, development, and production-grade molds, tooling, fixtures, and jigs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and prints to accurately build parts and molds.
• Perform hands-on woodworking, metalworking, welding, and/or fiberglass laminating.
• Support the fabrication of gelcoat molds, thermoforming molds, fiberglass fixtures, and production jigs.
• Work independently as well as with the Plastics Mold Shop and New Product Development teams.
• Maintain quality and accuracy while completing fabrication projects.

Skills

Woodworking

Metalworking/Welding

Fiberglass laminating

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Dexian is seeking an Engineering Technician III to fabricate prototype, development, and production molds in a plastics mold shop using fiberglass, wood, and metal. You will read engineering drawings and build molds, fixtures, and tooling to specification.

You will collaborate with the Mold Shop and New Product Development teams, maintain quality, and support a range of tooling projects from prototype to production.