Prototype Technician at Matthews International in Butler, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prototype Technician builds prototypes for clients based on direction provided by engineering. The purpose of these prototypes is to validate to form, fit and function of the industrial design.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Builds prototypes per specifications.
* Redlines drawings for changes/corrections.
* Assesses challenges and risks of product.
* Verifies vendor parts per specification.
* Validates instruction sheets.
* Presents ideas to engineering for alternate construction.
* Assists as required to transfer information to manufacturing.
* Installs prototypes in the field as required.
* Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required


• 3+ years of previous prototype experience preferred


• Ability to travel as necessary


• A high degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.


• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).


• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.


• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.


• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.


• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.


• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.


• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
  
  

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.


• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.