Model Maker

Grafton, WI – Direct Hire

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our customer’s team at their facility in Grafton, WI. As a member of the team, the selected candidate will be an experienced Model Maker who will play a crucial role in bringing designs from concept to reality. You will be responsible for assembling, troubleshooting and fixing errors of a prototype before it is presented to a client and goes into production. Successful candidates for this position will possess not only the required technical skills but also a strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

This is a direct hire position for our customers with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within their organization. 

Duties:

• Utilize various types of machinery, materials, procedures and tools to complete prototypes within given deadlines.
• Determine what materials and processes are needed to properly complete any given project and ensure the necessary materials are available for use.
• Assemble kiosks or displays to completion including the installation of necessary hardware and IT components such as printers, monitors or scanners.
• Connect and organize electrical wiring as needed to ensure proper functioning of kiosks and displays.
• Perform inspections to ensure the product meets the job specifications and verify that all hardware and IT components work correctly.
• Identify and resolve any issues or malfunctions during the assembly process.
• Package assembled kiosks securely for transportation.
• Provide customer support for deployed kiosks and displays to ensure continued functionality.
• Keep detailed records of the assembly process, including any modifications or adjustments made.
• Coordinate outside vendors to obtain special hardware, procedures or services that may not be obtained in house.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs in the building such as painting, repairing drywall, building furniture, minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, etc.
• Execute all necessary shipping and receiving duties such as loading and unloading trucks and signing for various deliveries.
• Operate a forklift to maneuver supplies or products to desired locations.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Familiar with woodworking, metal fabrication, welding, thermo-forming plastics, and electrical concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and sketches.
• Understand the design and functionality requirements of the kiosk from technical documents.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Think logically, evaluate information, and make sound decisions.
• Present information in an effective manner in small groups to vendors, clients and other associates.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to convey ideas, problems and solutions in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and problem solve when needed.
• Safely operate shop power tools including but not limited to, table saw, drill press, router, jointer, planer, mill, hand drill, vacuum former, spot welder and paint sprayer.
• Ability to mix color to match client specifications and apply quality finishes to a variety of materials.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in vocational skills.
• Three to five years of related experience in woodworking, sheet metal fabrication, welding or CNC.

Compensation & Benefits:

Frank Mayer offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and excellent growth opportunities.

If you are the right person, if you have the expertise we need, submit your resume now!