Shop Assistant-Finishing Department - Prototek Digital Manufacturing
Contoocook, NH 03229
About the Job
Prototek is a leading national provider of digital based manufacturing services including CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, EDM, and additive manufacturing services. Prototek serves a variety of customer end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, electronics, consumer, and general industrial. Prototek has manufacturing locations across the United States including facilities in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered. For more information, visit www.prototek.com.
Job Summary: The Shop Assistant must be an individual who can adapt to a fast-paced environment with an adherence to on-time delivery of parts. This person should have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and ask questions about the manufacturing processes. This person must be flexible and willing to work in multiple departments as demand requires.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Grinding and orbital sanding of welded parts
- Learn and perform manual deburring operations
- Remove tabs, slag, rust, and sharp edges as needed
- Learn to use various shop tools such as orbital sanders, timesavers, fladder, belt sanders and hand tools at an entry level
- Handle finished items in a careful manner to prevent damage
- Mask parts for paint/powder
- Wash parts in prep for paint/powder
- Clean parts in prep for outside process
- Pack and ship parts
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area
- Function in a safe and reliable manner to prevent personal injury and/or property damage
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Must be willing and able to wear all required PPE
- Ability to learn to read blueprints
- Ability to learn how to use shop tools
- Demonstrates motivation and accountability to achieve individual and department goals
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members
- Demonstrates initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands and work effectively under pressure with supervision
- Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing circumstances and facility needs
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to effectively produce high quality work
- Demonstrates teamwork by sharing knowledge and helping where needed
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience in manufacturing or prototyping is a plus
- Entry level position
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, hand/power tools, etc. and handle and feel parts of various size
- Ability to bend, kneel and crouch occasionally throughout the shift
- Ability to push, pull or lift 50 lbs. moderately throughout the workday
- Ability to focus vision for: close vision, color vision, depth perception and adjusting to sharp focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Noise conditions can be moderate to extreme. Hearing protection will be provided if needed and/or by request
- Exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles
- Moving mechanical parts and vibration
- Fast-paced environment
WORK HOURS:
- 5 – 8-hour shifts
- Overtime as necessary
- Flexible scheduling in agreement with supervisor
- Career advancement opportunities
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive pay scale
- Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service
- 9 paid Holidays annually
- Education reimbursement program
- Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
Additional Information:
Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.
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