Prototype Technician
Description
Company Snapshot:
Born in Miami more than a quarter of a century ago, Tuuci is the global leader in premium shade and placemaking products for hospitality, commercial, and residential outdoor settings. From locations in North America, Europe and Asia, our teams strive to meet and exceed the Tuuci vision: to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and convivial service. We work in a fun, fast-paced, and diverse environment in which close collaboration and the spirited exchange of ideas are encouraged. Our culture supports our vision by encouraging creativity, driving excellence, and supporting personal growth and development.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Prototype Technician with a minimum of 5+ of hands-on expertise in carpentry, machining and hand tools operation. The ideal candidate should be resourceful, detail-oriented, and possess a deep understanding of prototype development processes. English and/or Spanish speaking is required, along with the ability to lift at least 40lbs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prototype Fabrication:
Construct prototypes using advanced carpentry and machining techniques.
Utilize manufacturing hand tools to shape, assemble, and refine prototype components.
- Technical Expertise:
Apply extensive knowledge of materials, including wood, metals, and plastics, to create high-quality prototypes.
Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges in the prototyping process.
- Resourcefulness:
Identify and implement cost-effective solutions for prototype development.
Utilize creativity and ingenuity to overcome obstacles during the prototyping phase.
- Collaboration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams of engineers to understand project requirements.
Communicate effectively in English and/or Spanish to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Direction-Following:
Ability to interpret and execute tasks with minimal instructions, demonstrating a high level of self-motivation and autonomy.
Follow design specifications and project guidelines accurately.
- Quality Control:
Conduct thorough quality checks on prototypes to ensure they meet design specifications.
Make necessary adjustments and improvements to enhance the overall quality of prototypes.
- Equipment Operation:
Operate a variety of machinery and tools, demonstrating a deep understanding of their functions and maintenance requirements including measuring and testing devices if necessary.
Education and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in prototype development.
- Proven track record of successful projects showcasing expertise in carpentry, machining, and manufacturing hand tools.
- Proficient in both English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- Ability to lift at least 40lbs.
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.
- Relevant technical education and certifications are a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated ability to think critically and find innovative solutions.
Tuuci Offers:
- Welcoming friendly environment
- Culture that encourages diversity of thought
- Support for professional growth and development.
- Dynamic and talented staff of creative professionals
- Collaborative environment that welcomes innovative ideas and allows you to make an immediate impact on the team.
- Health benefits, matching 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, sick days, personal days
TUUCI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are to be treated equally with the same rights and privileges with respect to recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations, compensation, and benefits regardless of their age, race, color, creed, religion, or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy-related status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, where the individual is otherwise qualified, or any other category protected by applicable law.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.