Casting Technician - Prototek Digital Manufacturing

About Prototek
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 role of a Casting Technician is to use advanced casting methods and techniques to ensure high quality silicone and urethane parts. This position can successfully cast parts in a wide variety of materials, assist in troubleshooting, and adjusting casting processes to ensure maximum efficiencies in the department. The ability to organize multiple projects is crucial for success.

Essential Functions

• Independently perform the highest level of casting activities in line with company capabilities
• Be sought out to provide training and/or solutions to less experienced technicians
• Identify material properties and applications based on job requirements
• Apply knowledge of material reactions and additives as needed per job  
• Assist in maintaining and organizing production supply and material inventory
• Recognize malfunctions of urethane and silicone dispensers and troubleshoot accordingly
• Inspect cast part features and surfaces for imperfections or anomalies
• Assist in detecting differences in colors, including shades of color and brightness
• Perform visual inspection of parts per specifications
• Operate department equipment such as hand tools, power tool, media blasters, and others as required
• Collaborate with supervisor, project managers, and other shop personnel to clarify project requirements and resolve issues
• Assist with cleaning and preventative maintenance of machines, tools, and work stations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Performs essential functions of Trimming Technician.
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of material properties and applications
• Advanced knowledge of casting workflows and processes
• Advanced knowledge of color wheel and color harmonies
• Advanced shop math and measurement
• Basic knowledge of the ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards
• Proficient knowledge of print reading
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and knowledge of commonly used hand and power tools

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrate leadership by approaching work positively, influencing and guiding colleagues, and accepting accountability 
• Demonstrate motivation and accountability to achieve individual and department goals
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills to tactfully collaborate with team members
• Organize, prioritize and manage multiple simple to medium complexity projects in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrate initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands; work effectively under pressure
• Grasp simple concepts and use basic to intermediate problem-solving skills to complete and initiate new tasks
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing circumstances and facility needs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to produce high quality parts 
• Demonstrates teamwork by sharing knowledge and offering assistance

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1 years’ experience in manufacturing industry
• 1 years’ experience as Trimming Technician preferred

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• 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 shift
• Ability to push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs moderately throughout workday, occasionally 50 lbs with a team lift
• Ability to focus vision for: close vision, color vision, depth perception and adjusting to sharp focus
• Noise conditions can be moderate to extreme, ear protection required and provided
• Work environment exposures include fumes or airborne particles (PPE available upon request) and moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Work Hours/Travel:

• 1st shift work schedule, Monday – Friday, overtime as necessary
• Remote work not available
• No travel required

What Prototek Offers:

• 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.

Apply TODAY! We look forward to meeting you!
 

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