Prototype Fabricator (Machinist)

Prototype Fabricator

Responsibilities:

• Produce prototype parts from raw materials per print specifications.
• Must be able to understand and use all forms of fabrication equipment including
• but not limited to: shears, press brakes, CNC and manual mills, CNC lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, cut off and band saws and all equipment available to them.
• Properly inspect parts.
• Work with Prototype Department leadership on relaying information about the status and completion of jobs and improvements for the department.
• Work with AME’s & Product Design Engineers giving recommendations for DFM (Design For Manufacturing)
• Occasionally attend educational seminars on new and existing machining / fabrication processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas (5S).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read blueprints and have inspection knowledge of how to properly inspect parts using micrometers, verniers, height gages, and other measuring devices.
• Previous or current machining experience.
• Possess mechanical aptitude.
• Fluent in the use of computers.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAM & CAD software experience preferred.
• Precision machining experience preferred.
• Press brake set-up and operation preferred.