Production Prototype Technician

The Zippertubing Company•Chandler, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Zippertubing Company is a U.S. owned manufacturer specializing in custom cable bundling, wire harness protection, and engineered component shielding solutions. Founded in 1957, we support mission-critical applications across Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Automotive, Space, and Industrial markets. With a team of approximately 50 employees, Zippertubing offers the stability of a long-standing manufacturer with the agility of a small, collaborative company. We design and produce highly customized, niche solutions for our customers and our Production team plays a critical role in delivering the precision, responsiveness, and quality our customers rely on. We are seeking a Production Prototype Technician I to join our team in our air-conditioned manufacturing facility located in Chandler, AZ. We need a person who can focus on quality while assembling products by hand that are made of various materials. The ideal candidate must have good hand dexterity, be willing to learn new tasks and equipment, and become a self-starter once trained. Someone that demonstrates the ability to translate complex 3D shapes into accurate 2D pattern pieces, by developing prototype patterns. This role requires experience in sewing in an industrial setting. (Training and instructions will be provided as needed, but the sewing ability must be at a proficient level.)

Requirements

Production hands-on experience +2 year (required)
Must have strong working knowledge of industrial sewing machines
Criminal background check (required)
English (required)
US work authorization (required)

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital pattern-making tools. (preferred)
Familiarity with automated equipment. (preferred)
ISO, LEAN or other quality system experience. (preferred)
Ability to read and understand drawings (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of new product configurations and methods as required.
Operates industrial sewing machines used in prototype construction, selecting appropriate stitches, tensions, and machine settings to achieve functional prototypes following Engineering specifications.
Aids in initial production runs of new products and seeks opportunities to improve production runs.
Partners with Engineers, to convert hand-drafted patterns to production-ready cut files.
Collaborates with prototype development team to read and interpret engineering specifications for transfer to machine needs.
Follows all applicable standard operating procedures, work instructions, and R&D specifications.
Documents process steps to ensure future repeatability.
Utilize measuring instrumentation for dimensional verification, force testing, etc.
Interact, aid, and lead as needed, with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement recommended cost reduction ideas.
Aid in scaling of products from process, training, and other supporting capacities as needed.
Assists manufacturing cells when needed for production of products.
Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits following safety rules, ensures work areas are as efficient and safe as possible.
Notify the production manager and facilities when machines are not functioning properly.
Ensure conformance to specifications, stop non-conforming parts or products.