1. Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position

This position has overall responsibility to fabricates prototype parts ensuring that product conforms to requirements identified on the work order, customer blueprint and/or Dexter’s Engineering specifications based on direction of engineering team.

2. Major Responsibilities

• Work with design engineers to build prototype parts that are representative of design ideas/concepts on prints.
• Follow engineering documentation & guidelines to assemble customer samples and other test samples.
• Provide feedback to design engineers related to Bills of Materials, installation, validation, accessibility, and maintainability issues.
• Works with production team to gain experience on all the fabricating processes we use in the prototype projects.
• Produces prototype fabrications in a timely and quality manner.
• Maintains accurate records of all time and expenses incurred in the fabrication of each prototype order.
• Coordinate the build of prototype material; track progress of prototype builds to meet customer schedules.
• Inventory keeping of prototype and production release components.
• Performs required inspections of conformance and immediately notifies engineering team of any concerns or discrepancies.
• Processes orders with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a safe working environment through good housekeeping practices and adherence to safe work practices.
• Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

• ** Qualifications**

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-3 years’ of related experience and/or training.
• CAD software (Solidworks) is a plus
• Basic math skills related to shop area are required.
• Basic with Microsoft Office

Successful Essential Skills

• Excellent problem solving skills: uses rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements.
• Manufacturing abilities with a high attention to detail
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints required and make modifications as necessary
• Ability to make concept prints for parts during prototyping phase
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment interfacing with engineering team and machine shop
• Knowledge and use of a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.

Successful Essential Behaviors

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Works in a clean, air-conditioned and well lit production environment- protective foot and eyewear required.- 70% Standing on cement floors with rubber mats, 10% Sitting, 10% Stooping and Bending and 10% Walking

  • Lift and transport an average weight 10 lbs., maximum 40 lbs.
  • Manual dexterity of both hands.
  • Near Visual Acuity (either corrected or uncorrected).

• Ability to understand verbal direction and instruction. Ability to give feedback to engineers and brainstorm with others on the prototype team. Must be able to read, understand and comply with all quality and safety regulations.

How This Position Contributes to the Effectiveness of the Quality Management System

The Prototype Technician is responsible for manufacturing the first piece article according to customer specifications. That work is critical to securing customer approval to move forward in the manufacturing process.

Failure to meet quality standards can result in not securing the order from the customer.

Job Descriptions are influenced by environmental change, company’s objectives, products and processes. They can change at any time due to business needs.

Salary info:

$30 - $35 / hr