Overview

Multiquip is one of the largest, diversified manufacturers and suppliers of excellent quality products. Multiquip’s comprehensive product portfolio includes light to medium construction equipment, power generators, and lighting.

Join our team as a Prototype Technician! 

The Prototype Technician works closely with Engineering Department for installation and construction of mechanical or electromechanical prototypes, products, or plant systems by performing the following duties. 

Responsibilities

• Reviews requirements or instructions to assist in the design and development of new components or redesign of existing components to improve company products
• Confers with Engineering to clarify or resolve problems, and develop designs
• Prepares or directs preparation of product or system as directed by Project Engineers
• Prepares and tests prototype product under direction of Project Engineers
• Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product
• Assists in the planning and development of experimental test programs
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications
• Confers with engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required
• Maintains a working knowledge of new developments, techniques, and products in the industry
• Performs other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret fabrication and assembly drawings, hydraulic and electrical schematics, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Experience with the following computer programs preferred:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Solidworks
• Autocad
• Adobe Illustrator
• CorelDraw
• Zuken E3

Other Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude and experience preferred. Must be able to use shop tools. Must be able to use air powered tools.
• Ability to MIG and TIG weld desired. Demonstrated ability to operate forklift and overhead cranes.
• Understanding of electric motor starting and NEMA standards. Basic understanding of the National Electric Code and other NFPA, UL and CSA standards.
• Experience in the Power Generation Field, including diesel engine-driven power generator systems, rotating machine power generation principles, engine and generator control circuits and main power circuit designs

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base pay range of $32- $38 an hour 
• 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off - Accrues at a rate of 4 weeks per year to start
• Volunteer Time Off
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Excellent Benefits Package with Affordable HMO & PPO Medical Plan Options
• Vision & Dental Plans (with Orthodontic Coverage)
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Planning - 401(k) plan including Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Metlife Hyatt Legal plans available 

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.

Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates’ legal right to work in the U.S.

Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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