Trimming Technician

Trimming Technician

Midwest Prototyping, A Prototek Company is a leading national provider of digital manufacturing services including CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, electrical discharge machining (EDM), additive manufacturing, and more. They serve aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, electronics, consumer, and industrial markets across the United States, with facilities in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, California and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certified and ITAR Registered.

Job Summary
The role of a Trimming Technician is to finish cast urethane parts to meet customer requirements. Working under general supervision and detailed instruction from team members, the position will perform standard procedures to remove flash from parts, operate department tools and equipment, and apply proper finishing techniques to parts while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and meeting department deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Remove flash from cast urethane parts using hand tools.
• Inspect cast part features and surfaces for imperfections or anomalies.
• Assist in detecting differences in colors, including shades and brightness.
• Perform visual inspection of parts per specifications.
• Operate department equipment such as hand tools, power tools, media blasters.

Other Duties As Required
Collaborate with Supervisor, Project Managers, and other shop personnel to clarify project requirements and resolve issues; assist with cleaning and preventative maintenance of machines, tools and workstations; maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Technical Competencies

• Basic knowledge of material properties.
• Basic shop math and measurement.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic knowledge of print reading.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and knowledge of commonly used hand and power tools.

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrate motivation and accountability to achieve individual and department goals.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members.
• Organize, prioritize and manage multiple simple to medium‑complexity projects in a cross‑functional environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands; work effectively under pressure.
• Grasp simple concepts and use basic problem‑solving skills to complete and initiate new tasks.
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing circumstances and facility needs.

Prototek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply online /t/8046