Job Description
Job Description
Location: Fort Worth, TX
A leading advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a Prototype Technician to support the development and scale-up of innovative manufacturing processes within a state-of-the-art production environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working directly with equipment, materials, and emerging technologies to help bring new manufacturing capabilities from concept to reality.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain pilot plant equipment used in prototyping and process development activities.
- Prepare, handle, and process raw materials, powders, and samples in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
- Perform measurements and collect process data using laboratory and production instrumentation.
- Support pilot-scale experimental trials and accurately document test procedures, observations, and results.
- Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to assist with process optimization and troubleshooting efforts.
- Maintain accurate physical and electronic records related to testing activities and operational performance.
- Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with workplace safety expectations.
- Partner with EHS personnel to uphold environmental, health, and safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
- Provide occasional support to broader manufacturing operations as needed.
- Assist with additional technical projects and operational initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience within a manufacturing, pilot plant, laboratory, or production environment.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience operating manufacturing or processing equipment utilizing HMI interfaces.
- Experience within metal, ceramics, powder processing, casting, machining, heat treatment, and/or surface finishing environments.
- Exposure to pilot-scale operations, process development, or research and development activities.
- Experience handling specialized or air-sensitive materials.