Prototype Technician: Electrical & Mechanical (Temp-to-Hire)

New Venture Professional Staffing; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

New Venture Professional Staffing seeks an Engineering Technician – Temporary to Hire to support prototyping and manufacturing. You will assemble mechanical and electrical components, build panels, wire harnesses, and perform soldering as needed, under supervision while developing skills.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long shifts, and reading diagrams. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with potential for temporary-to-permanent placement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of mechanical or production assembly experience.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading wiring diagrams, schematics, or assembly drawings preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• May occasionally travel to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical components using drawings and work instructions.
• Build and wire industrial electrical panels and control cabinets (select positions).
• Assemble wire harnesses, perform wire crimping, cable routing, and soldering (select positions).
• Perform mechanical assembly of products and subassemblies on production lines.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
• Support testing, documentation, and basic troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow SOPs and safety policies.
• Participate in training to expand technical knowledge.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Tool handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Wiring diagrams reading

Job description

New Venture Professional Staffing seeks an Engineering Technician – Temporary to Hire to support prototyping and manufacturing. You will assemble mechanical and electrical components, build panels, wire harnesses, and perform soldering as needed, under supervision while developing skills.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long shifts, and reading diagrams. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with potential for temporary-to-permanent placement.