Prototype Specialist - Line 23 - 1st Shift

Lincoln Industries•Lincoln, NE

41d

About The Position

Position at Lincoln Industries Job Title: P rototype Specialist SUMMARY: To initiate and complete sample parts f or new projects. Develop processe s and e valuate the effectiveness and quality of the process while integrat ing into the production schedule. T he subject matter process expert for the area. WAGE TYPE: Hourly FLSA Exempt ion: Non-Ex empt ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIB ILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to en able individuals with disabilities to perfor m the essential functions. Follows established safety guidelines . Develop processes for new products. Create bending programs for part runs on Crippas, YLM, Schwarze, Pines #4/#6. Ability to make bender adjustments to f ix gross defects as well as clamp set-ups . Know how to read customer prints . Create worksheets based on customer prints for programming parts on benders (converting XYZ to LRA data) . Be able to change tooling on RFM’s for various end form configurations . Abili ty to alter and creat e programs on the ISM 6/10, TSM, RFM’s, IES and eagle sizer . Ability to create or alter pin stamps in Telesis . Ability to use hand grinders . Ability to use belt sander . Ability to use a saw to cut parts (HEM, Dake, Ellis) . Ability to use me asuring equipm e nt (goniometer, angle finders, tape measurers, micrometers, Romer arm) . Ability to program ROMER arm programs . Can work independently with minimal supervision and able to manage a dynamic workload with changing priorities. Ability to flex work schedule to produce parts on available ma chines. Ability to use a MIG wel der for tacki ng parts . Ability to use check gauges for end configurations that require them . Ability to work with others to have parts welded, insulated, and final full scan measurements done . C ommunica tes throu gh the Engineering and O perations Man ager on protot ype builds and following priorities. Abi lity to assist engineering in the estimating p rocess by using the quote m odel. H andles “Special” r equests for internal and external customers . Set s up and controls equipment and processes in order to meet part specificati ons. Completes process s teps to ensure work instructions are correct . Develop/order racks , fixtures, or tooling needed for the work . Ability to de-burrs or polish parts by use of gr inder or buffer as needed . Change tools on power equipment as needed. Confers with the customer to provide technical advice to resolve pro blems and address value- added opportunities. Responsible for develop ing t ravelers and/ or visual work instructions . Ass ures smooth tra nsition to production by working with appropriate lines and auditing. PIF, PIP, and PPAP documentation/development. Assists and trains team members in the proper processes and procedures. Helps troubleshoot quality and process problems. Coul d potentially h andle hazardous waste in containerizing, transporting, testing, or other assigned duties. Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities. Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected. Could potentially come in c ontact with hazardous chemicals Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers

Requirements

High school diploma or equi valent experience in electroplating , fabrication, coatings, and/or poli shing as well as customer service
Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language
Ability to i nterpret a variety of instructions fu r nished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Problem solving skills
Ab le to work off hours and weekends to ensure customer deli very
Computer skills – Excel, Word, Navision
Must be able to complete physical functions equivalent to Category B

Responsibilities

Follows established safety guidelines
Develop processes for new products
Create bending programs for part runs on Crippas, YLM, Schwarze, Pines #4/#6
Ability to make bender adjustments to f ix gross defects as well as clamp set-ups
Know how to read customer prints
Create worksheets based on customer prints for programming parts on benders (converting XYZ to LRA data)
Be able to change tooling on RFM’s for various end form configurations
Abili ty to alter and creat e programs on the ISM 6/10, TSM, RFM’s, IES and eagle sizer
Ability to create or alter pin stamps in Telesis
Ability to use hand grinders
Ability to use belt sander
Ability to use a saw to cut parts (HEM, Dake, Ellis)
Ability to use me asuring equipm e nt (goniometer, angle finders, tape measurers, micrometers, Romer arm)
Ability to program ROMER arm programs
Can work independently with minimal supervision and able to manage a dynamic workload with changing priorities
Ability to flex work schedule to produce parts on available ma chines
Ability to use a MIG wel der for tacki ng parts
Ability to use check gauges for end configurations that require them
Ability to work with others to have parts welded, insulated, and final full scan measurements done
C ommunica tes throu gh the Engineering and O perations Man ager on protot ype builds and following priorities
Abi lity to assist engineering in the estimating p rocess by using the quote m odel
H andles “Special” r equests for internal and external customers
Set s up and controls equipment and processes in order to meet part specificati ons
Completes process s teps to ensure work instructions are correct
Develop/order racks , fixtures, or tooling needed for the work
Ability to de-burrs or polish parts by use of gr inder or buffer as needed
Change tools on power equipment as needed
Confers with the customer to provide technical advice to resolve pro blems and address value- added opportunities
Responsible for develop ing t ravelers and/ or visual work instructions
Ass ures smooth tra nsition to production by working with appropriate lines and auditing
PIF, PIP, and PPAP documentation/development
Assists and trains team members in the proper processes and procedures
Helps troubleshoot quality and process problems
Coul d potentially h andle hazardous waste in containerizing, transporting, testing, or other assigned duties
Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities
Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected
Could potentially come in c ontact with hazardous chemicals
Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers