Prototype Technician

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC is hiring a Prototype Technician in Butler, PA. The technician will build prototypes to validate industrial designs and work directly with engineering. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this hands-on role.

Candidates should possess a combination of education and experience along with proficiency in MS Office. The position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes per specifications using various tools.
• Validate the form, fit, and function of designs.
• Install prototypes in the field as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Mathematical proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Combination of education and/or experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world's most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prototype Technician builds prototypes for clients based on direction provided by engineering. The purpose of these prototypes is to validate form, fit and function of the industrial design.

This is an onsite role in East Butler, PA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build prototypes per specifications using tools and equipment such as table saw, miter saw, grinder, drills etc.
• Build, collate and pack complete set ups for brand activation, pilot or flagship stores.
• Redlines drawings for changes/corrections.
• Assess challenges and risks of product.
• Verifies vendor parts per specification.
• Validates instruction sheets.
• Presents ideas to engineering for alternate construction.
• Assists as required to transfer information to manufacturing.
• Installs prototypes in the field as required.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Combination of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook and internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‑solving, presentation and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low or moderate.

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

For more information visit: www.MakeMarks.com

EEO STATEMENT

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $50,000 USD – $60,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short‑/long‑term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.