Machine Shop Technician

## Description

Job description

**Company Overview**

Kett Engineering is a well-established leader in the automotive testing industry with over 60 years of experience. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering high-quality testing, development, and staffing solutions for automotive manufacturers and suppliers.

**Background**

You will be part of a team at a machine shop that supports various groups in design, fabrication, and maintenance, including inventory management of parts/supplies.

A person who can 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:**

1. Fabricate specialty fixtures, jigs, etc. utilizing steel stock, aluminum stock, 80/20, etc..
2. Perform periodic preventative maintenance / repairs on machine shop equipment.
3. Maintain shop safety, organization, cleanliness & oversight.
4. Support training & development for less experienced staff.
5. Support in creating solutions for project needs.

**Inventory Management:**

1. 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.)
2. Monitor shop inventory levels through Kanban system or other established methods.
3. Research and procure miscellaneous shop supplies, stock inventory & manage invoices.
4. Maintain good inventory organization, cleanliness & oversight.

• **Requirements**
• **Skills and Experience:**

1. Minimum 10-year experience in a fabrication shop environment utilizing various machine shop equipment.
2. Proficient in MIG & TIG for both steel and aluminum.
3. Working level experience w/CNC operations is a plus.
4. CAD experience is a plus.
5. Automotive background (light duty and/or heavy-duty vehicle experience) is a plus.
6. The ideal candidate would be prepared to display their skill sets through pictures/videos/etc. of current/previous projects.

**General Requirements**

1. Eager to learn new skills and methods.
2. Creativity in finding solutions supporting R&D projects.