Prototyping Technician I - 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Generous PTO

Holiday pay

Health insurance (Medical, Rx, Dental,

401k with company match

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

Solesis is seeking a Prototyping Technician in the United States to join the product development team. You will set up textile equipment such as looms, knitting, and braiding machines to produce development samples based on engineering specs.

The role involves reading specifications, operating equipment, and documenting steps to ensure repeatability. Shift: Mon-Fri 3:00pm-11:00pm with training on 1st shift for six months, with opportunities to assist during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend Quality Manual and SOPs.
• Basic understanding of GMP and working within regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and multi-task with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• 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 SOPs, 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.

Skills

MS Office

Reading engineering specifications

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Looms

Knitting machines

Braiding machines

Job description

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.

Shift: Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm with training on 1st shift for six months

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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