Prototyping Technician I - 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonuses

Shift Differentials

Generous Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

401k with excellent company match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Socket.dev is looking for a Prototyping Technician to join their product development team. This role involves setting up textile equipment to produce sample products based on engineering specifications.

The position requires operating machines and making in-process adjustments to ensure product quality. Candidates must have a High School diploma, effective communication skills, and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of textile processes is preferred.
• Ability to read Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up looms, knitting, or braiding machines for development runs.
• Read engineering specifications to transfer to machine needs.
• Operate machines to run prototype samples and make adjustments.
• Document process steps for future repeatability.
• Provide feedback to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Knowledge of textile processes

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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