Prototyping Technician I - 2nd Shift

Secant Group; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Shift differentials

Generous PTO

Holiday pay

Health insurance: Medical with Rx / 3-

Job summary

Secant Group seeks a Prototyping Technician to work with the product development team on setting up textile equipment to produce sample products per engineering specs.

Shifts: Monday–Friday 3:00pm–11:00pm with training on 1st shift for six months. Responsibilities include running prototype samples, interpreting specs, and documenting steps for repeatability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reading and understanding Quality Manual and SOPs.
• Basic GMP understanding.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Set up looms, knitting, or braiding machines to run development prototype samples.
• Read and interpret engineering specifications for machine setup.
• Operate machines and adjust processes to produce quality samples.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and R&D specifications.
• Document process steps for repeatability.
• Collaborate with operations to scale-up sample runs.
• Provide feedback to Yarn Prep for warp/beam specifications.
• May assist knitting, weaving and braiding during peak periods.

Skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Independent work

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What We Are Looking For

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.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Moderate experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task change direction with shifting priorities.

Perks And Benefits

• Annual Bonuses
• 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