What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication and Production Technician position at Synectics Inc.?
Position Overview
- Seeking a hands-on, versatile team member to support both our warehouse and production operations.
- This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in building and organizing, and wants to be involved in everything from mold-making and welding to palletizing shipments and managing warehouse inventory.
- In the initial phase, this role will lead the setup of our new light manufacturing and fabrication area - helping establish equipment, layout, and workflow for urethane casting and small-part production.
- Long-term, the position includes a mix of production work, urethane casting, warehouse and logistics operations, and custom fabrication.
- Comfortable welding or pouring urethane as they are organizing shelves, packing shipments, and helping track inventory.
- Assist in the setup and layout of a new fabrication and light manufacturing space, including equipment organization and basic workflow planning.
- Palletize and prepare product orders and accessories for outbound shipment - this is a core and ongoing part of the role.
- Maintain inventory, organization, and cleanliness of the warehouse.
- Receive inbound shipments and materials and restock appropriately.
- Pour urethane liners and other urethane-based products using company molds and processes.
- Build or assist in building new molds for urethane casting based on models, specs, or prototypes.
- Cut steel plates and components for final product integration (basic welding and grinding included)
- Assist in fabrication of models, displays, and demo pieces for tradeshows and internal use.
- Participate in the R&D process and assist in developing new products, tools, or shop solutions.
- Clean, inspect, and maintain rental forms from our form fleet.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and material stock in a safe and efficient manner.
- Comfortable working in a shop/warehouse environment with hands-on tools and equipment.
- Hands-on fabrication or construction experience required (metal, wood, or plastics).
- Comfortable shifting between custom fabrication and repetitive tasks like packing and palletizing.
- Experience using basic hand tools, saws, grinders, etc.
- Ability to lift and move materials regularly (up to 50 lbs).
- Dependable, self-directed, and eager to learn.
- Attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship - whether building or packing.
- Willingness to support a wide range of tasks, from custom shop work to routine shipping duties.
- Experience in mold-making, casting, welding, or light machining.
- Experience in warehouse logistics, inventory tracking, or shipping/receiving.
- Exposure to urethane, composite materials, or specialty casting.
- Experience helping set up or organize shop/fabrication spaces.
- Familiarity with safe material handling and shop organization practices.
- 2 years of work experience with MIG Welding
- 2 years of work experience with Metal Fabrication
- 2 years of experience in Manufacturing
