Prototype Technician

Micro Matic; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Micro Matic is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to assist in prototyping and revisions of prototype assemblies. The role emphasizes high quality, craftsmanship, and keeping to the assigned schedule (OTD).

You will work with engineers to discuss design, capacity and materials, review specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to plan layouts and determine sequence of operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant Mechanical Assembly experience.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Experience creating prototypes highly desirable.
• Ability to understand mechanical systems and perform assembly tasks with Development Basis information provided.
• Need to understand the How & Why in order to makes sense of the What.
• Ability to understand Engineering Drawings and design intent.
• Ability to train effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively and proactively with production management and team.
• Broad range of Production Tasks.
• Mechanical Assembly – Use of tools (manual/powered).
• System Testing/Debug.
• Packaging/Crating.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the manufacturing of Prototype Assemblies of new products or new revision of existing products.
• Discuss product information with engineer and other personnel to plan layout and determine sequence of operations.
• Assess written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to plan layout and determine sequence of operations.
• Operate tools and perform mechanical assembly tasks.
• Test and verify product assemblies as required.
• Package/crate finished prototypes for transport.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Prototype understanding

Engineering drawings

Communication

TIG welding

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities

Assists with the manufacturing of Prototype Assemblies of new products or new revision of existing products. The primary goals will be high quality/craftsmanship and keeping to the assigned schedule (OTD). Discusses product information, such as design, capacity and purpose, and types of material to be used to fabricate product, with engineer and other personnel. Assesses written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to plan layout and determine sequence of operations.

Job Details

Description

Assists with the manufacturing of Prototype Assemblies of new products or new revision of existing products. The primary goals will be high quality/craftsmanship and keeping to the assigned schedule (OTD). Discusses product information, such as design, capacity and purpose, and types of material to be used to fabricate product, with engineer and other personnel. Assesses written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to plan layout and determine sequence of operations.

Qualifications/Experience

• 5 years of relevant Mechanical Assembly experience
• HS Diploma or GED
• Experience creating prototypes highly desirable
• Ability to understand mechanical systems and perform assembly tasks with Development Basis information provided. Need to understand the How & Why in order to makes sense of the What
• Ability to understand Engineering Drawings and design intent.
• Ability to train effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively and proactively with production management and team
• Broad range of Production Tasks
• Mechanical Assembly – Use of tools (manual/powered)
• System Testing/Debug
• Packaging/Crating
• Proficiency with Office 365
• Ability to TIG weld, Metal Fabrication, and/or Machining preferred for as needed operations.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, convey and understand instructions.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but structured written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand (80%); walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In this environment safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Eye protection and safety shoes are mandatory for this job.