Shop Assistant Finishing Level 1

Prototek Corp
US - California - Rancho Cordova
January 20, 2025

Shifts Available: 1st & 2nd | 5 - 8-hour shifts
Wage Scale: $20.00 - $24.00

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, Colorado, 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 Shop Assistant will be to assist the Waterjet Manager and Waterjet Operators with day-to-day tasks while learning the basics of manufacturing including how to operate machinery. Prepping equipment and workstations, assisting with shipping, and receiving, cleaning workstations, unloading scrap bins and other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Clean and maintain equipment as directed
Drive shop truck as needed
Operate equipment such as the horizontal saw, cut off saw, disc grinder
Provides general assistance around the shop, including administrative and technical tasks
Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on waterjet machines and equipment
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
Assist with cleaning and preventative maintenance of machines, tools, and workstations
Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions
Load and unload delivery trucks
Perform other duties as assigned

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Basic ability to work with shop tools correctly. (Sockets, wrenches, pliers, etc.)
Basic knowledge of shop mechanics, mathematics, and measurement
Familiarity and ability to identify different material types (Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium, etc.)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates motivation and accountability to achieve individual and department goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members
Possesses initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands and work effectively under pressure with limited supervision
Grasps basic concepts, anticipate possible problems and generate solutions with basic problem-solving skills
Exercises sound judgment in ambiguous situations when time is critical
Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing circumstances and facility needs
Possesses an attention to detail and commitment to effectively produce quality work
Demonstrates teamwork by sharing knowledge and helping where needed

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED required
A minimum of 1 year of manufacturing related work preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 a shift
Ability to push, pull or lift 50 lbs. moderately throughout a workday, occasionally 50+lbs with a team lift
Ability to focus vision for: close vision, color vision, depth perception and adjusting to sharp focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Fast-paced environment
Noise conditions can be moderate to extreme. Hearing protection will be provided if needed and/or by request
Exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles
Moving mechanical parts and vibrations
Exposure to hot metal and machining components
Exposure to various types of coolants and oils

WORK HOURS:

1st Shift Work Schedule: 5 - 8-hour shifts
Overtime as necessary
Flexible scheduling in agreement with supervisor

TRAVEL:N/A

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%

WORK AUTHORIZATION:
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact *** or email us: HR@PROTOTEK.COM. You may also write to us and we will be happy to assist you with the application: Prototek, 205 Pine St., Hopkinton, NH 03229

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