Model Maker

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment our products keep retail moving. If youve shopped in a store or ordered online chances are youve experienced what we build.

For 70 years and counting Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha Nebraska with facilities nationwide we combine innovation advanced manufacturing and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier youll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions builds products retailers and warehouses depend on and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Champion Loziers Mission Vision and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Loziers success.
• Build prototypes of new designs perform or assist with testing evaluate designs and provide feedback and formal input on designs produced in the model shop.
• Make fixtures and tooling as required.
• Work with a variety of raw materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals wood composites laminates plastics and miscellaneous packaging materials.
• Maintain accurate records and appropriate disposition of shop requests test data load testing results and related documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on shop equipment.
• Maintain shop in a clean orderly and safe condition ensuring tools and supplies are properly stored.
• Create process and initiate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into the appropriate process; inputs product data and electronically manages related product information as required.
• Model and design new products and perform 3D printing for rapid prototyping under direction.
• Assist multidisciplinary teams with process improvements through process observation documentation improvement recommendations training on current and improved processes and quality checks and testing.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work meetings and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide timing commitments for new products.
• Electronically transmits preliminary drawing and specification data to support timely entry of bills of materials product structure and routing.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of departmental procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate or technical degree in engineering technology drafting manufacturing technology or another related field is preferred.

Experience: No previous experience required if degreed. Minimum of 2 years of experience in prototype fabrication model making machining welding or metal fabrication role if non-degreed.

Required Skills:

• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Excel Word Outlook).
• Ability to recognize and work to close tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop sketches.
• Possess basic math skills including addition subtraction multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and accurately use measuring instruments including tape measures micrometers dial indicators calipers and hardness checkers.
• Ability to operate maintain and understand the capabilities of applicable sheet metal machining woodworking and welding equipment:
  Sheet metal equipment: power shear leaf brake turret punch notcher press brake plasma cutter.
  Machine tools: milling machine pedestal grinder drill press band saw cut-off saw belt sander.
  Woodworking equipment: table saw radial arm saw portable saw router pneumatic staple gun.
• Arc welding skills including various gauges mixed gauges joint types positions and selection of current wire type and feed rate.
• Resistance/spot welding skills including electrode selection weld sequence current selection and clamping pressure.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Willing to contribute ideas and suggestions.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to determine proper fabrication sequence.
• Knowledge of layout work and bend allowances.
• Ability to properly use and maintain metal working woodworking and mechanics hand tools.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Must maintain a valid drivers license.
• Must maintain required forklift operator certification.
• Ability to maneuver manufacturing environments and navigate stairs as needed.
• Ability to work safely around machinery welding equipment and other conditions common to the manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand and work on concrete surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as necessary to support company priorities.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify interpret or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.