Model Maker Job at Brady, Milwaukee, WI

  • Brady
  • Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe R&D Model Maker is responsible for product development and sustaining duties as assigned and described below: The individual is expected to work closely with engineers and other team members to achieve project goals. Machining of parts with or (sometimes) without detailed drawings constitutes a large portion of the job, but the Model Maker may be asked to contribute to both the technical specifications and design approach for new products in a team environment. The Model Maker will work on the development and refinement of prototype mechanisms. Detailed drawings will be supplied to the Model Builder for parts to be machined or fabricated. The individual is expected to participate in the fabrication and sometimes in the design of products that are cost effective and meet or exceed the overall specifications established. In addition, the individual is expected to contribute in the following areas: manufacturing support, value engineering, and product improvement. The Model Maker must possess excellent problem-solving skills and is expected to keep up with advances in his/her areas of expertise.Job RequirementsContributes in the design phase of product development. This includes fabrication contributions along with providing machining services for prototype development, and material selections and recommendationsFabricates prototypes that function to specifications, based on engineering models and drawings.Interprets drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions to machine and fabricate parts and assemblies to specific requirements and close tolerances.Possesses the knowledge and skills to safely and accurately operate standard machine shop equipment, including (but not limited to): milling machine, lathe, surface grinder, band saws, hand tools, CNC equipment, EDM, Lasers, 3D Printers, and measuring devices.Contributes to the troubleshooting and general improvement of existing prototypes and existing products and to the resolution of problem areas encountered.Provides manufacturing support for existing products. Contributes to cost reduction (value engineering) efforts on new or existing products.Completes tasks while following all required safety standards and prevents unsafe work practices.Maintains work environment to expected levels determined by environmental engineering group.Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including equipment and tools.Maintains confidentiality as required by the project and/or the department.Performs other tasks as assigned. Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the duties listed on this job description.Job DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Engineering / Research & DevelopmentSalaried: Hourly

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