Fixture Technician

Summit Polymers, Inc.•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations. JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued. A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years years of progressive experience leading to technical journeyman work requiring extensive knowledge of fixture building and repair.
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the cognitive portion).

Responsibilities

Build and repair fixtures.
Review and improve design on current and new fixtures.
Prepare quotes on new fixtures.
Performs routine preventive maintenance on fixtures and secondary equipment as required.
Troubleshoots, disassembles, and re-assembles fixtures, secondary equipment, and components as directed.
Troubleshoots pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical mechanical equipment as directed.
Design and build manufacturing equipment such as skid tippers, gate cutters, work stations, welders and conveyor systems.
Tests secondary equipment, components, and fixtures to assure proper operation.
Modifies jigs and fixtures to correct problems.
Maintain records of all repairs, modifications, and inventory performed.
Welds, cuts, brazes metal for repair and fabrication purposes.
Inspects secondary equipment and fixtures and reports needed repairs.
Trains personnel in the proper use of new fixtures and secondary equipment.
Completes forms, work orders, charts, and other miscellaneous paperwork to assure proper documentation of work needed or performed.
Maintains adequate repair supplies.
Performs other work as directed.