Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

DESIGN ASSISTANT - FULL TIME

SUMMARY

Assist the Design Team in building prototype samples, component parts, shipping cartons, and routine maintenance of Design Lab equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build prototype samples as requested.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventories as directed.
• Test designs as directed.
• Assist by operating Design Lab related CAD/CAM equipment.
• Communicate activities, ideas, suggestions, and options verbally and in writing as requested by management.
• Other duties may be assigned (i.e. assisting with testing equipment, entry level design projects, learning CAD, building Account Manager designed samples, etc.).
• Practice and promote safe work practices.
• Ensure workmanship of the highest quality standards, while meeting productivity goals.
• Proactively help to create and work within a team-based environment and practice effective communication skills.
• Train other team members and retain and apply job knowledge.
• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or vocational school certificate; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

DRAFTING SKILLS: Able to interpret CAD drawings. Able to envision three dimensional and isometric images mentally.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fraction/decimal and English/metric conversion, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

MECHANICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with shop equipment such as band saw, table saw, drill press, router, knives, etc. as well as a variety of hand tools.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Ability to proficiently use Excel, Microsoft applications, and Company’s ERP software. Attain established standards of cybersecurity training, including awareness and best practices, through ongoing company provided training when provided with a company email account and phone number.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Company 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Climate controlled facility
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life & AD&D insurance

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