Prototyping Technician I - 1st shift

Secant-Group,-LLC; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differentials

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan

401k with company match

Life Insurance and Disability Plans

Job summary

Secant-Group, LLC is seeking a Prototyping Technician to work with the product development team, setting up textile equipment to create sample products per engineering specs. You will interpret specifications, run prototype samples, and document processes to ensure repeatable results.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read manuals and SOPs, and basic GMP awareness. Strong attention to detail and MS Office skills are important, with shift work starting Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of textile processes preferred but not required.
• Must read Quality Manual, SOPs, protocols, and established procedures.
• Basic GMP understanding and regulated industry exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with peers and management.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Moderate MS Office experience (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up looms, knitting, or braiding machines to run development prototype samples.
• Read and interpret engineering specifications for machine setup.
• Operate machines to produce prototype samples and adjust as needed for quality.
• Follow SOPs, quality manuals, and R&D specs.
• Document process steps for repeatability and traceability.
• Collaborate with operations to scale sample runs.
• Provide feedback to Yarn Prep for warps/beams specifications.
• Assist knitting, weaving and braiding during peak periods.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Reading specs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm with training on 1st shift for six months

Prototyping Technician works with the product development team to set up various textile equipment in an effort to produce sample products based on preliminary engineering specifications.

What you will do:

• Uses advanced knowledge of textile processes to set-up looms, knitting, or braiding machines to complete development runs.
• Reads and interprets engineering specifications for transfer to machine needs.
• Operates machines to run prototype samples and performs in-process adjustments to produce a quality product.
• Follows all applicable standard operating procedures, work instructions, and R&D specifications.
• Documents process steps to ensure future repeatability.
• Works with operations team to scale-up sample runs.
• Provides feedback to Yarn Prep to ensure warps and beams are created to specifications.
• May assist knitting, weaving and braiding functions during peak periods and operate machines.

Who you are:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of textile processes is preferred but not required
• Must be able to read/comprehend Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures, as well as protocols, and other established procedures.
• Basic understanding of GMP and working within regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Moderate experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task change direction with shifting priorities.

Perks and Benefits:

• Shift Differentials
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan / Dental / Vision
• 401k (retirement savings) with excellent company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Plans

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