Location: Tualatin, OR

Reports To: Operations Lead

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Metal Fabrication Technician (Tech) to join our prototyping team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in fabrication, metrology, and set up and operation of machines including laser/punches, routers, and brakes. Tech responsibilities include the manufacture of metal parts, evaluation of drawings, and documentation. Applicants must think independently, and work with little supervision. This is a multidisciplinary position. Techs will be required to cross train in other areas including assembly and test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to document and fix errors.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve techniques.
• Set up, and operate fabricating machines, such as press brake, laser/punch machine, horizontal bend machine, and CNC router for various metals including steel, aluminum copper.
• Manufacture metal and plastic parts to specifications and schedules.
• Assemble and Test units according to drawings and work instructions.
• Accurately utilize measuring devices such as 3D Scanners, scales, gauges, rulers, micrometers, calipers, squares, and tape measure.
• Comply with all safety, quality and work rules, guidelines, and regulations.
• Maintain production equipment, and a safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
• Escalate problems and communicate progress.
• Accurately transact data and update dashboards.
• Handle, store and retrieve materials.
• Assist Engineers in conducting tests on low and medium voltage power distribution equipment
• Support others.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work Safely.

KPI’S

• On time to promise (%)
• Production downtime (%)
• Scrap Rate (%)

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical principles and power distribution concepts
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Flexibility to adjust to challenges and changing priorities.
• Skill in promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet production deadlines.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions and procedures
• Kindness

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of fabrication experience; preferably in mixed metal fabrication.
• 1-2 years of experience, or training in document control.
• Forklift certified.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Workplace Conditions:

• Activities: Sitting – 10% Walking/Standing – 90%
• Lifting: Continuously lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, and climb.
• Vision: Ability to see small or detailed items.
• Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Environment: Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration.