Backyard Products, the largest manufacturer of wood storage buildings and playsets in North America, is currently seeking a Prototype Technician. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to actively participate in hands-on prototype construction, spanning from initial product development to production, with a focus on verifying design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
As a member of the New Product Development team, the Prototype Technician will play a key role in building prototypes and offering constructive feedback to enhance product quality. Responsibilities also include constructing, painting, and readying sheds for customer presentations, in addition to supporting the Marketing team by assisting in photo shoots for sheds and playsets.
Key Responsibilities: (Other duties as assigned)
- Spearhead the construction of prototype sheds and playsets as the primary lead.
- Determine assembly steps for comprehensive assembly instruction manuals.
- Contribute to the development and review of assembly instruction manuals.
- Collaborate with the Quality team to inspect and validate new products or components.
- Lead contract builders when additional support is required.
- Demonstrate self-initiative, completing projects based on detailed deliverables.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering results within project timelines.
- Bring enthusiasm and a proactive mindset, actively contributing ideas and improvements.
- Display the ability to see projects through completion, engaging with various departments from the office to the manufacturing floor.
Required Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 years of carpentry/building experience
- Experience with wood working tools such as hand tools, saws, nail guns, chop saws, and drills etc.
- Ability to read blueprints and part drawings
- Ability to drive a forklift for moving sheds and playsets
- Maintain a safe and clean prototype build workshop
- MS Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Preferred Experience:
- 5 years of carpentry experience
- Roofing/shingling experience
- AutoCAD experience
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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