Prototype Technician

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Prototype Technician to support development and scale-up of innovative manufacturing processes in a state-of-the-art production environment. Fort Worth, TX-based role focuses on hands-on work with equipment, materials, and emerging technologies to translate concepts into reality.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in manufacturing or pilot plants and a proactive, hands-on approach to new technologies, data collection, and documentation to drive process

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in manufacturing, pilot plant, lab, or production.
• 1+ year hands-on operating equipment using HMIs.
• Experience in metal, ceramics, powder processing, casting, machining, heat treatment, or finishing.
• Exposure to pilot-scale operations, process development, or R&D activities.
• Experience handling specialized or air-sensitive materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pilot plant equipment used in prototyping and process development.
• Prepare, handle, and process raw materials, powders, and samples per procedures and safety standards.
• Perform measurements and collect process data using lab and production instrumentation.
• Support pilot-scale trials and document test procedures, observations, and results.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams on process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic records of testing activities and performance.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and compliant with safety expectations.
• Partner with EHS to uphold safety standards and promote a strong safety culture.
• Provide occasional support to broader manufacturing operations as needed.
• Assist with additional technical projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Pilot plant operation

Data collection

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Documentation

Tools

HMI interfaces

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

A leading advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a Prototype Technician to support the development and scale-up of innovative manufacturing processes within a state-of-the-art production environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working directly with equipment, materials, and emerging technologies to help bring new manufacturing capabilities from concept to reality.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain pilot plant equipment used in prototyping and process development activities.
• Prepare, handle, and process raw materials, powders, and samples in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Perform measurements and collect process data using laboratory and production instrumentation.
• Support pilot-scale experimental trials and accurately document test procedures, observations, and results.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to assist with process optimization and troubleshooting efforts.
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic records related to testing activities and operational performance.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with workplace safety expectations.
• Partner with EHS personnel to uphold environmental, health, and safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Provide occasional support to broader manufacturing operations as needed.
• Assist with additional technical projects and operational initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience within a manufacturing, pilot plant, laboratory, or production environment.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience operating manufacturing or processing equipment utilizing HMI interfaces.
• Experience within metal, ceramics, powder processing, casting, machining, heat treatment, and/or surface finishing environments.
• Exposure to pilot-scale operations, process development, or research and development activities.
• Experience handling specialized or air-sensitive materials.