Pre-Production Technician

Firebolt Group•Wixom, MI

10h•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY Handles all aspects of Pre-Production, from order intake to shipment. Technicians will be responsible for ensuring accurate transitions from prototyping to mass production. All parts, materials, assemblies, documentation, and processes will be validated, and documented by this technician. Assess, create, compile, assemble all production documents, labels, leaflets, comps, and any other required materials needed for production/assembly. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 3-5 years related work experience ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE Experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience working on Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms) KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED ABILITIES (Natural or innate human capacities that indicate the capability to do something) Act independently Analyze situations Attend to details Communicate verbally Communicate in writing Concentrate Empathize Identify problems Initiate Manage pressure Motivate self and others Multi-task Organize Problem-solve Think creatively REQUIRED SKILLS (Learned or acquired over time and indicate the capability to do something well) Actively listen to fully understand circumstances Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness Communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge, and information to foster clarity and engage others Consider multiple costs and benefits when problem solving to arrive at most effective decision Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively Organize work to maximize productivity Plan work projects to ensure efficiency Resolve conflicts to facilitate goal achievement Use empathy to understand the point of view of others Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints Resolve issues using conflict management skills Manage multiple priorities and demands within established requirements Exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities/Department or Titles REPORTS TO Engineering Manager ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS [The fundamental job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would fundamentally change the job] Assess documentation specific requirements. Review proof and production specification for accuracy, practicality, feasibility, and completeness. Pull sample from approved proto or previous production run for comparison. Maintain proof/sample archive. Ensure presence of required materials, tooling, and equipment to produce a proof sample. Aim to complete all pre-production validations within 3 days of order receipt. Chase down any details, specs, parts, information that may be holding up project progression. Gather parts/print documentation for proof build. Print, review, request changes, validate labels, hardware sheets, and any required production documentation. Provide labeled, 100% accurate signed off proof copies of all parts, docs, and other required materials. Build proof with project designer for parts/build validation. Identify assembly needs, issues, handling precautions. Validate BOM line by line to ensure absolute accuracy. Verify packaging validity, corrugate usage, and document details on BOM. Obtain all necessary pre-production signoffs. Develop assembly plan as needed and create any instructional materials necessary (pics, vids, examples) Perform build demonstration and instruct assembly lead with line setup, and address concerns. Update obsolete BOMs to current formatting / platform. Attend and document project debrief. Assist Engineering with sample builds, packaging, and other engineering tasks as needed. Validate prototype BOMS SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS [These are job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation. Removal of these functions would NOT fundamentally change the job] SOFTWARE Monday.com DEAR Corel Designer EQUIPMENT Phones Computer/Laptops/Tablets Monitors/Televisions Printers/Copiers/Scanners Projectors Hand Tools etc. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND DEMANDS Ability to lift 80 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT Indoor environment PAY RATE: $25-26 per hour

Requirements

High School Diploma
3-5 years related work experience
Experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience working on Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
Act independently
Analyze situations
Attend to details
Communicate verbally
Communicate in writing
Concentrate
Empathize
Identify problems
Initiate
Manage pressure
Motivate self and others
Multi-task
Organize
Problem-solve
Think creatively
Actively listen to fully understand circumstances
Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness
Communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge, and information to foster clarity and engage others
Consider multiple costs and benefits when problem solving to arrive at most effective decision
Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency
Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively
Organize work to maximize productivity
Plan work projects to ensure efficiency
Resolve conflicts to facilitate goal achievement
Use empathy to understand the point of view of others
Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Resolve issues using conflict management skills
Manage multiple priorities and demands within established requirements
Exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy

Responsibilities

Assess documentation specific requirements.
Review proof and production specification for accuracy, practicality, feasibility, and completeness.
Pull sample from approved proto or previous production run for comparison.
Maintain proof/sample archive.
Ensure presence of required materials, tooling, and equipment to produce a proof sample.
Aim to complete all pre-production validations within 3 days of order receipt.
Chase down any details, specs, parts, information that may be holding up project progression.
Gather parts/print documentation for proof build.
Print, review, request changes, validate labels, hardware sheets, and any required production documentation.
Provide labeled, 100% accurate signed off proof copies of all parts, docs, and other required materials.
Build proof with project designer for parts/build validation.
Identify assembly needs, issues, handling precautions.
Validate BOM line by line to ensure absolute accuracy.
Verify packaging validity, corrugate usage, and document details on BOM.
Obtain all necessary pre-production signoffs.
Develop assembly plan as needed and create any instructional materials necessary (pics, vids, examples)
Perform build demonstration and instruct assembly lead with line setup, and address concerns.
Update obsolete BOMs to current formatting / platform.
Attend and document project debrief.
Assist Engineering with sample builds, packaging, and other engineering tasks as needed.
Validate prototype BOMS