Model Maker

Position Title:

Model Maker

Location:

Durham, NC Job Summary

The Model Maker is based at Bell and Howell’s Durham location, with operations throughout the U.S. and Canada, and has responsibility for fabrication of machined parts, reporting directly to the Machine Shop Supervisor.

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools including mills, lathes and drills to produce or modify machined parts.
• Interpret engineering drawings to determine specifications and processes and select materials.
• Layout, fabricate, and assemble sheet metal parts. Work may involve setting up and operating machine tools to cut, bend, form and weld parts.
• Design and fabricate parts and fixtures from concept to delivery. Reference materials may include notes, sketches, verbal instructions and existing parts.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Contribute to team efforts in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment by following procedures and rules and keeping equipment, tools, and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion.

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• Ability to accomplish the described duties through appropriate hand, power, and testing tools/equipment.
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions along with considering alternative and diverse perspectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, quantitative, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a team.
• Ability to read and understand written procedures and diagrams for assembly and test.
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to assembly problem.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.

• High School degree with applicable vocational training and four years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with CAD and CAM systems preferred.

• This position does not require any travel.

• Requires lifting to waist up to fifty (50) pounds to connect parts for assembly and storing; lifting to head up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Requires walking and standing; using hands to feel objects; and requires balance.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Requires close vision and depth perception.
• Requires color vision to distinguish wiring and part numbers.
• Requires being able to reach with arms and hands.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bell and Howell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is company policy to administer employment based solely on an individual’s qualifications, ability and performance without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.