Prototype Technician

SGS & Co; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

SGS & Co is looking for a Prototype Technician to build prototypes based on engineering direction in East Butler, PA. This onsite role requires proficiency in various tools and strong analytical and communication skills.

The U.S. pay range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. Benefits include health care plans, dental, vision, and a 401(k) Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and/or experience sufficient to perform key accountabilities.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Builds prototypes per specifications using tools and equipment.
• Collate and pack set ups for Brand activation.
• Validates instruction sheets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Mathematical concepts

Teamwork

Tools

Table saw

Miter saw

Drills

Job description

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

• Builds 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.
• Assesses challenges and risks of product.
• 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 required.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‑solving, presentation, & 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/moderate.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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.