Model/Pattern Maker
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PREFIX CORPORATION
MI
Summary
The Model Maker constructs, modifies, and assembles parts and molds using various materials and precision tools based on engineering specifications. They are also responsible for inspecting finished models for accuracy and testing functionality to ensure conformance to requirements.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: 1400 - Rochester Hills, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Summary
The Model Maker uses prints, drawings, specifications, or other means to create a model to a customer specification.
Duties and Responsibilities
Constructing, assembling, or modifying parts, models, molds, and fixtures using manual and power tools.
Expertise in selecting and working with various materials, including plastics, metals, and composites.
Align, fit, and join parts using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
Cut, shape, and form parts using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools.
Grind, file, and sand parts to finished dimensions.
Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers. Also includes Inspecting finished models for accuracy, troubleshooting, and testing functionality.
Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Previous experience working in an automotive company making models. Must be able to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings. A high school diploma is required; or a certificate from an accredited technical or industrial trade school is preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Michigan-based Prefix Corporation is a recognized leader in the creation of prototype designs, mock-ups, and full scale concept vehicles for the automotive and aviation industries. With 45 successful years in business, since 1979. With over 250 employees and three impressive midwest facilities, Prefix offers an extremely wide range of capabilities, providing clients with a one-stop-shop of services. Highly involved with advanced technologies relating to vehicle electrification and autonomous transportation, Prefix works with many companies that require complete design and engineering services, as well as low volume production, engine development, and specialty vehicle development and production.
We're Hiring!
Although we’ve only shared a small part of what Prefix is,…If your heart rate just got a little faster, and your eyes got a little wider, you’re possibly the kind of person we’re looking for. We are known as problem solvers and challenge experts. The most innovative companies on the planet come to Prefix to see their new ideas and designs come to life. We have a talented team that works together, combines their knowledge and skills, and works hard to achieve our goals and those of our clients. It is never boring, almost always challenging, and extremely rewarding. Interested? Visit the "Careers" page on our site, or call us.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Michigan-based Prefix Corporation is a recognized leader in the creation of prototype designs, mock-ups, and full scale concept vehicles for the automotive and aviation industries. With 45 successful years in business, since 1979. With over 250 employees and three impressive midwest facilities, Prefix offers an extremely wide range of capabilities, providing clients with a one-stop-shop of services. Highly involved with advanced technologies relating to vehicle electrification and autonomous transportation, Prefix works with many companies that require complete design and engineering services, as well as low volume production, engine development, and specialty vehicle development and production.
We're Hiring!
Although we’ve only shared a small part of what Prefix is,…If your heart rate just got a little faster, and your eyes got a little wider, you’re possibly the kind of person we’re looking for. We are known as problem solvers and challenge experts. The most innovative companies on the planet come to Prefix to see their new ideas and designs come to life. We have a talented team that works together, combines their knowledge and skills, and works hard to achieve our goals and those of our clients. It is never boring, almost always challenging, and extremely rewarding. Interested? Visit the "Careers" page on our site, or call us.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rochester Hills, Michigan
