Prototype Operator

I am at least 18 years old.

I am legally authorized to work in the United States.

We are hiring a Prototype & Production Assembly Operator on behalf of our client in Duluth, MN. In this high‑impact role, you will be the bridge between imagination and reality – taking fresh engineering concepts, building them into tangible prototypes, and assembling the final products that head out the door. If you love working with your hands and want to be at the forefront of new product creation, this is the spark your career has been waiting for!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• Production Assembly (50%):
  Assemble and test products for standard production runs.
• Prototype Building (25%):
  Build prototype units from sketches, CAD drawings, diagrams, and verbal instructions.
• Testing & Data (10%):
  Perform testing and collect data on prototypes and pre‑production units.
• Production Support (5%):
  Provide technical assistance and serve as a liaison as products transition to production.
• Tooling & Docs (5%):
  Assist with the design of tooling and manufacturing documentation.
• Daily Support (5%):
  Handle other duties as assigned to keep the team moving.

• Experience:
  
  4 - 6 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Magnetics
  
  Skills:
  
  Skilled with magnetics assembly, including hand soldering, winding, wire stripping, and lead termination.
• Blueprint Reading:
  Ability to work from minimal documentation like sketches and diagrams.
• Attention to Quality:
  Proactive about alerting supervisors and engineers to quality or delivery issues.
• Judgment:
  Comfortable with semi‑routine assignments but able to recognize when to deviate from standard practice.

• Strong understanding of best practices for magnetics assembly.
• Experience assisting with New Product Introduction (NPI) transitions.

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? Apply Now!

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).