Opportunity
This is more than a job posting for Kohler Company, one of
the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America. This is an
invitation to collaborate and apply your craft to develop prototypes in a
creative culture.
The Engineering Technician, Prototyping role is responsible
for prototype creation in support of new product development, regularly using
multiple skilled trades techniques to produce models and components. This
includes bringing a product from concept design through, prototyping, development, testing, and verification/validation
phases. This individual will also be
responsible for machine maintenance, calibration, and routine servicing of equipment as well as maintaining a clean working environment throughout the shop. These
responsibilities will be taken on under the guidance of senior Technicians who
will support the growth of the candidate.
Out-of-shop duties include brainstorming meetings with
Engineering, Industrial Design, and Advanced Development teams to provide project
feedback.  This Technician will also work
within their team on process improvements, new technology, shop layouts, and more
to improve quality and efficiency.
Skills:
Work
with New Product Development staff to solve problems and produce high quality
parts, prototypes in a timely fashionUnderstand
and use proper machining techniques (speeds, feeds, cutting conditions, etc.)
to produce parts on mills, lathes, grinders, and general shop equipment in a
prototype settingAccurately
read and understand engineering drawingsUse
CAM or Conversational CNC programmingMaintain
an adequate inventory of shop supplies, raw materials, and tooling as necessary
to meet scheduled needsEnsures
that all safety procedures are followedMaintain
top operating condition of tools and equipmentClean
equipment, tools and work area after the job is completed