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This position has the overall responsibility to fabricate prototype parts ensuring that the product conforms to requirements identified on the work order, customer blueprint, and/or Dexters Engineering specifications based on the direction of the engineering team.

Major Responsibilities

- - Work with design engineers to build prototype parts that are representative of design ideas/concepts on prints.

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{=html} <!-- --> - - Works with the production team to gain experience in all the fabricating processes we use in the prototype projects.

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{=html} <!-- --> - - Maintains accurate records of all time and expenses incurred in the fabrication of each prototype order.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Coordinate the build of prototype material; track progress of prototype builds to meet customer schedules.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Inventory keeping of prototype and production release components.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Performs required inspections of conformance and immediately notifies the engineering team of any concerns or discrepancies.

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{=html} <!-- --> - - Maintain a safe working environment through good housekeeping practices and adherence to safe work practices.

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1. Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-3 years of related experience and/or training.
• CAD software (Solidworks) is a plus
• Basic math skills related to the shop area are required.
• Basic with Microsoft Office

Successful Essential Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills: uses rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing practical solutions to problem statements.
• Manufacturing abilities with great attention to detail
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints required and make modifications as necessary
• Ability to make concept prints for parts during the prototyping phase
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment interfacing with the engineering team and machine shop
• Knowledge and use of a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.