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Open position: R & D Tech

Job Summary:  Research and Design Technicians assist engineers in developing, building, and/or testing prototypes or new products, processes or procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricate prototype parts and any required tooling in the production of those parts.
• Troubleshoots problems with equipment, devices, or products; determines causes of operational problems or failures.
• Test products or processes for functionality or quality.
• Suggest design changes to improve product performance and/or reduce manufacturing costs.
• Convey essential design information to engineering.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Carries out all work within scheduled deadlines.
• Responsible for occasional prototype assembly for shipment.
• Ensure quality and consistency of work being produced.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains a safe workstation/environment by complying with procedures, rules/regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Adheres to and supports 5S 1.
• Adheres to and supports ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical ability and experience with mechanical assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to read blue prints, whether electronic or written, and interpret the specifications to complete jobs.
• Ability to follow directions, written and verbal, and to make decisions and follow through.
• Must have a thorough understanding of metal fabrication, including machining, forming and welding.
• Must be competent in operating lathes, mills, drills and other machinery related to metal fabrication.
• Ability to use various precision measuring instruments to check the accuracy of work and components.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn software.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; for safety, performance and productivity, must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to qualify for and retain a fork lift license.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Physically active position requiring medium to heavy work with consistent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Requires pushing and pulling up to 75 lbs.; requires exerting force.
• Requires being able to stand and walk for long periods of time; 98% of the shift, including overtime, requires standing and/or walking.
• To perform the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, reach to, below or above shoulder level/overhead, lift, carry, push, pull and use hands and/or fingers to handle, grasp, manipulate, grip and use tools.
• Essential duties and responsibilities are typically performed while standing or while intermittently sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, bending, crouching or stooping; requires reaching, pushing, pulling, and gripping/grasping.
• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination; requires the ability to see, talk, and hear.
• Regular exposure to noise and vibration from pneumatic tools, moving machines, fumes, and occasionally airborne dust and particles.
• Regular exposure to seasonal temperature changes in the work environment.
• Requires steel/composite safety footwear that meets ANSI standards and safety eye protection at all times.
• Hearing protection required in specified areas.

The physical demands outlined in this job description must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Please apply by completing an employment application at www.yetterco.com

All qualified applicants must be able to work any shift and overtime as required.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@yetterco.com or apply online.

If applying my mail, send application materials to:
Yetter Manufacturing   
Attn: Human Resources
PO BOX 358
Colchester, IL 62326