Thermoforming Prototype Technician

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Full Time Technical, Pontiac, MI, US

Open posting, Requisition

Salary: $20.00 to $30.00 hourly

Location:

Primary - 2800 Auburn Ct, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Shift: 1st Shift - 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday to Friday, with some weekend availability required.

Pay: $20.00/hr to $30.00/hr

• Machine Setup & Operation:
  Setup tooling and fixtures, adjust machine settings (heat, pressures, timing, etc)
• Prototype Development:
  Produce, trim, and finish prototype parts according to engineering specs and internal SOPs.
• Quality Inspection:
  Verify parts meet strict dimensional and visual standards, taking corrective action on defective products.
• Troubleshooting:
  Perform routine troubleshoot issues in the forming process to ensure parts meet customer requirements.
• Documentation:
  Record any and all relevant information during prototyping process (machine settings, cooling approach, changes, etc)
• Tooling Development:
  Assist in the creation of prototype tooling within the tool shop to prepare for sampling and/or production

• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically with vacuum forming or thermoforming equipment. Woodworking skills: building plug assist, cooling fixtures and finishing patterns using hand tools and power tools (table saw, bandsaw, die grinder, etc)
• Technical Knowledge:
  Ability to read and interpret machine settings, quality standards and CAD drawings.
• Mechanical Aptitude:
  Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills.

• Standing for 8-10 hour shifts.
• Bending, carrying, pulling, and reaching.