Job Summary

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS- $500 on your first paycheck and another on your first paycheck after 90 days with the company!

The Special Projects Technician for the Lighting Department fabricates and assembles a variety of prototype properties designed and/or built at Prefix Corporation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide input into the development and revision of departmental procedures

Complete accurate and detailed sanding of stereo and other types of substrates

Make molds utilizing a variety of industry standard molding techniques, such as silicone encapsulation, fiberglass construction, and multi-piece molds

Make parts using different methods, such as vacuum casting and fiberglass lay-ups

Weigh, measure and mix various ingredients such as plastic compounds according to formula

Monitor mixing to ensure thorough and proper blending

Transfer material to mold, container or storage tank

Perform detailed assembly work

Perform finishing work to include sanding and polishing of intricate parts and assemblies

Polish lenses such as cast urethane and/or polycarbon.

Fabricate parts using fabricating machines, such as drill press, lathe, mill and power hand tools

Design and construct templates and fixtures

Provide input on improving operational efficiencies

Provide inter-departmental support as directed

Education / Experience / Skills

Background in model making and/or prototype builds with a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience. Strong interpersonal skills required. Ability to coordinate workflow to meet or exceed predetermined timelines and quality levels. High School or GED equivalent required. A certificate from an accredited technical or industrial trades school is preferred. Incumbent must possess basic hand tools for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned. Must be familiar with fine-line prototyping and SLA. Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time and allocating resources.