Prototype Technician

Dana Canada Corporation is seeking an Prototype Technician at our Chatham location.

• Setup and operate presses, and other equipment to manufacture prototypes.
• Development of heat shields following established procedures combined with 2D CAD work.
• Interacting with prototype tool and laser cutting services suppliers.
• Cutting and hammering heat shield flat blanks by hand.
• Working overtime when needed.
• Shift work may be required at times dependent on customer demand.
• Order and track completion of prototype form and bead tools.
• Review and approve prototype tool design.
• Manufacturing of prototype shields from blank development to final product.
• Handle PLM orders in Team centre.
• Responsible for product final quality checks.
• Complete computer SAP orders, part labelling and shipping.
• Ensure assembled components and materials are available for every order.
• Ensure recyclable tools are available for new projects.

• Technician Diploma or equivalent technical certificate.
• 7+ years of Previous automotive experience.
• Metal forming experience required, with crash forming an asset.
• Blank development experience for crash forming process.
• Familiar with automated stamping and crash forming lines.
• General SAP knowledge.
• Ability to work with your hands.
• Experienced in hydraulic press operation.
• Computer knowledge and experience with 2D CAD required.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must have good reading and writing skills.

🌟 Competitive salary & benefits package. Pay from 85,000 annually
📈 Career growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
⚙️ Work with cutting-edge quality systems and improvement methodologies
👥 Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team

Dana Canada is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.