What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prototype Technician position at Motion Recruitment?
Our Client, an American multinational consumer products company, is looking for someone to join their team as a Prototyping Lab Technician!
***This is an hybrid one year contract position in Milford, CT***
Required Skills & Experience
- Associate degree in related field or actively enrolled in an accredited program and 3 years of related experience, OR high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), plus 5 years’ experience as a Toolmaker or Mechanical Technician.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing assembly, repair, maintenance of molds, fixtures, and assembly equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills.
- Experience working with tools, machines, and lab equipment.
- Familiarity with 3D printing technologies (SLA, FDM).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a lab setting.
- Comfortable with basic machining (drilling, grinding, filing, etc.).
What You Will be Doing
- Prototype Fabrication & Assembly
- Build and assemble small prototypes using hand tools, lab equipment, and basic machining techniques.
- Clean and finish 3D printed parts (SLA and FDM).
- Machine small metal components for lab fixtures and test setups.
- Operate, maintain, and optimize SLA and FDM 3D printers.
- Troubleshoot and repair 3D printers as needed.
- Perform pre- and post-processing of printed parts.
- Assist in lab-scale processing of soap-based personal care products.\
- Learn and support lab procedures under guidance of the senior specialist.
- Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
- Support CAD design tasks (SolidWorks preferred).
- Document procedures, maintenance logs, and prototype iterations.
- Communicate findings and progress to team members.
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Salary : $33 - $35