Job Description
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, and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered. For more information, visit .
Job Summary The role of the Production Assistant is to perform various production activities to support the operations of the company. This position will use mechanical aptitude to operate shop equipment and small tools to complete production activities for prototype or low-volume production parts in CNC. This may include assisting with 3D printing, casting, and finishing. This position will work closely with the department supervisors and leads to learn the skills needed to be successful in the prototyping industry.
Essential Functions - Read and interpret prints, specification sheets, and/or 3D files
- Operate manual or powered machinery to assist in the production process in CNC
- Assist with basic operations of 3D printers
- Assist with basic casting activities
- Perform basic post processing and finishing techniques of completed parts
- Perform visual inspection of parts per specifications
- Track production progress using ERP system
- Assist with maintaining inventory of raw materials
- Assist with cleaning and preventative maintenance of machines, tools, and workstations
- Assist with routine cleaning of shop, such as sweeping and trash removal
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Other duties as assigned
Technical and Behavioral Competencies - Basic knowledge of 3D printing and casting processes
- Basic knowledge of material properties
- Basic knowledge of machine interfaces
- Basic knowledge of print reading
- Proficient knowledge of commonly used hand and power tools
- Basic knowledge of 3D printing and casting processes
- Basic knowledge of material properties
- Basic knowledge of machine interfaces
- Basic knowledge of print reading
- Proficient knowledge of commonly used hand and power tools
Education and Experience: - High School Diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements & Professional Experience - 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
- Part time hours may be considered
- 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.
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Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,