Prototyping Technician I - 2nd Shift

Secant-Group,-LLC; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k matching

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Secant-Group,-LLC is seeking a Prototyping Technician to join the product development team to set up textile equipment and produce sample products from preliminary specifications. Shift is Monday–Friday 3:00pm–11:00pm with training on first shift for six months.

You will read engineering specs, operate looms/knitting/braiding machines, document steps, and assist in scale-up of sample runs in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Textile processes knowledge preferred.
• Able to read/comprehend Quality Manual and SOPs, protocols and other procedures.
• Basic GMP understanding and ability to work in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.

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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Textile knowledge

MS Office

Adaptability

Reading comprehension

Education

High School diploma

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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