Job Description
Job Description
TPG is seeking a motivated, safe and dependable Machine Shop Technician to support support various groups in design, fabrication, and maintenance, including inventory management of parts/supplies. This person will support R&D projects utilizing the machine shop and support in the maintenance of the machine shop equipment and tools.
General duties and scope of work
Machine Shop:
- Fabricate specialty fixtures, jigs, etc. utilizing steel stock, aluminum stock, 80/20, etc..
- Perform periodic preventative maintenance / repairs on machine shop equipment.
- Maintain shop safety, organization, cleanliness & oversight.
- Support training & development for less experienced staff.
- Support in creating solutions for project needs.
Inventory Management:
- Manage (procure, organize, monitor, etc.) standard shop supplies (i.e., nuts, bolts, washers, shop chemicals, etc.) through established suppliers (i.e., McMaster-Carr, Grainger, etc.)
- Monitor shop inventory levels through Kanban system or other established methods.
- Research and procure miscellaneous shop supplies, stock inventory & manage invoices.
- Maintain good inventory organization, cleanliness & oversight.
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 10-year experience in a fabrication shop environment utilizing various machine shop equipment.
- Proficient in MIG & TIG for both steel and aluminum.
- Working level experience w/CNC operations is a plus.
- CAD experience is a plus.
- Automotive background (light duty and/or heavy-duty vehicle experience) is a plus.
- The ideal candidate would be prepared to display their skill sets through pictures/videos/etc. of current/previous projects.
General Requirements
- Willingness to adapt to customer processes.
- Eager to learn new skills and methods.
- Creativity in finding solutions supporting R&D projects.
Company DescriptionTechnical Professionals Group provides validation, durability, mileage accumulation and quality testing services for vehicle and mechanized equipment projects and programs in the engineering, R&D, quality control and quality assurance sectors of the automotive industry. We set the standards others try to live up to!
Company Description
Technical Professionals Group provides validation, durability, mileage accumulation and quality testing services for vehicle and mechanized equipment projects and programs in the engineering, R&D, quality control and quality assurance sectors of the automotive industry. We set the standards others try to live up to!