Lead Sample Maker at ORBIS Corporation in Livermore, California

Job Description:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Review and prepare prints for sample/proto assembly.
2. Cut, Assemble, and ship sample/proto to customer as needed.
3. Develop a working knowledge of, and utilize design/CAD software, including shippers, SAP/CES/Mom etc.
4. Set personal goals to improve knowledge of total operations of the design department.
5. Organize and maintain customer sample products.
6. Provide feedback on possible design improvements or corrections for samples and prototypes.
7. Schedule relevant samples, placing promise dates based on priority and workload.
8. Work with production scheduling to get prototype orders dated and materials ordered.
9. Review workload and capacity and delegate projects if needed other sample shops.
10. Works with sales and designers to expedite DFM/special projects.
11. Works with scheduling/tooling coordinator to pull in small run jobs.
12. DFM reviews, participates in site specific 5S program, and attends Gemba walks as needed.
13. Initiates continuous improvement ideas.
14. Organize and maintain shop along with cleanliness.
15. Organize and perform routine maintenance on all sample shop machines as needed.
16. Order all material and hardware as needed.
17. Receive and ship samples/materials.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification
Level Required Level
High School Diploma or Equiv

Desired Description

Associates Degree Relevant work experience may be considered in
lieu of education requirement

Work Experience
• 2 - 3 years experience welding, fabricating and building from print.
• CAD experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
2. SAP/Momentum experience
3. CAD experience.
4. LEAF graduate and understanding of DISC to successfully engage others.
5. Availability outside of normal business hours.
6. Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others.
7. High level of work ethic that is easily able to lead by example.
8. Understanding of site specific MFG capabilities

Travel Requirements
5%