Senior Prototype Technician

Technique • Jackson, MI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing prototype parts in hydraulic presses. The technician will set up hydraulic presses and troubleshoot quality issues to make complex parts to internal and customer specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, vocational training
• 2-4 years experience in stamping and metal forming
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of GD&T and blueprints
• Ability to use CAD and SolidWorks
• Ability to use precision measurement tools
• Solid communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

• forklift operator’s license preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate hydraulic deep draw presses
• Complete all job documentation
• Resolve issues with part quality – thinning, cracking, gouging
• Set and modify dies and set up blank nests
• Use precision measuring tools to check parts against blueprints
• Develop parts with various stamping techniques – crash forming, extrusion, multistep draws, preforming, ect.
• Use multistep draws and preforms, size them appropriately and adjust drawing processes to alleviate cracks and thinning.
• Set up swipes, tweak parts, change draw nests, guide plates, and binder plates in AutoCad
• Work with other departments to make changes as necessary to prevent rework

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED