Prototype Specialist
Lincoln Industries
- Lincoln, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Follows established safety guidelines.
- Develop processes for new products.
- Create bending programs for part runs on Crippas, YLM, Schwarze, Pines #4/#6.
- Ability to make bender adjustments to fix gross defects as well as clamp set-ups.
- Know how to read customer prints.
- Create worksheets based on customer prints for programming parts on benders (converting XYZ to LRA data).
- Be able to change tooling on RFM's for various end form configurations.
- Ability to alter and create programs on the ISM 6/10, TSM, RFM's, IES and eagle sizer.
- Ability to create or alter pin stamps in Telesis.
- Ability to use hand grinders.
- Ability to use belt sander.
- Ability to use a saw to cut parts (HEM, Dake, Ellis) .
- Ability to use measuring equipment (goniometer, angle finders, tape measurers, micrometers, Romer arm).
- Ability to program ROMER arm programs.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision and able to manage a dynamic workload with changing priorities.
- Ability to flex work schedule to produce parts on available machines.
- Ability to use a MIG welder for tacking parts.
- Ability to use check gauges for end configurations that require them.
- Ability to work with others to have parts welded, insulated, and final full scan measurements done.
- Communicates through the Engineering and Operations Manager on prototype builds and following priorities.
- Ability to assist engineering in the estimating process by using the quote model.
- Handles “Special” requests for internal and external customers.
- Sets up and controls equipment and processes in order to meet part specifications.
- Completes process steps to ensure work instructions are correct.
- Develop/order racks, fixtures, or tooling needed for the work.
- Ability to de-burrs or polish parts by use of grinder or buffer as needed.
- Change tools on power equipment as needed.
- Confers with the customer to provide technical advice to resolve problems and address value-added opportunities.
- Responsible for developing travelers and/or visual work instructions.
- Assures smooth transition to production by working with appropriate lines and auditing.
- PIF, PIP, and PPAP documentation/development.
- Assists and trains team members in the proper processes and procedures.
- Helps troubleshoot quality and process problems.
- Could potentially handle hazardous waste in containerizing, transporting, testing, or other assigned duties.
- Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
- Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
- Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals
- Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers
- Reports to: Operations Manager
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Problem solving skills.
- Able to work off hours and weekends to ensure customer delivery
- Computer skills - Excel, Word, Navision
- Must be able to complete physical functions equivalent to Category B.