Prototype Specialist 3rd Shift

Summary: This position is responsible for executing operations on any and all prototypes, as directed by the Prototype & Sample Supervisor. In this position will be responsible for maintaining schedule and utilizing available resources in a manner that ensures safety, quality, efficiency, and adherence to all company policies.

Essential Responsibilities: • Ensure all employees are using the proper Personal Protection Equipment defined for use in their jobs• Ensure employees are practicing safe working habits and report any and all accidents immediately• Detail work assignments to employees within the department to meet delivery expectations• Analyze data to determine if the product is within specific requirements, i.e. antenna, card straightening• Input data for engineering and production review• Maintain inventory, priority, and scheduling database• Immediately highlight constraints to the department's ability to meet scheduled production, i.e. availability of materials and work instructions• Perform spot checks on items such as first articles and visual rejects• Ensure employees are trained to perform their duties in a safe, productive and accurate manner• Help other Manufacturing Leads as needed• Ensure department adherence to the Company's attendance, break, safety and other policies• Provide feedback on department employees for use in employee performance evaluations• Operate equipment, as required

Other Important Responsibilities: Provide immediate feedback to Department Manager on all issues, constraints and injuries Timely Corrective Action response and resolution to relevant situations Engage and support companywide Safety and Cleanliness programs As part of the EMS-Environmental Management System, will meet compliance obligations by contributing but not limited to the company's recycling guidelines, proper waste and other environmental performance practices Will be required to perform other job functions, as assigned Required Skills and Competencies:• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment• High School Diploma or GED required• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check own work• Excellent time management skills• Task oriented excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize work load• Enthusiastic attitude, cooperative team player, adaptable to new or changing circumstances, professional demeanor, sensitive to client needs, self-motivated, creative and innovative• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions• Conceptual Thinking – Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas• Excellent problem-solving skills• High level of computer literacy including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Project, and Outlook. Physical qualifications and work environment: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to sustain office work for 8+ hours per day including the following: Sitting in an office chair Typing Reaching for the telephone Standing at office equipment Hearing for phone use Sight for computer use Must be able to sustain factory work as needed including the following: Standing at machinery Reaching and pulling to operate machinery Sight for machinery operation Walking through shop Office environment is of moderate noise level. Shop noise levels are such that protective ear-coverings are recommended.