Freelance Jig Fixture Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary

Design, document, test and oversee the fabrication of mold reinforcement, construction of assembly jigs, and development of fixtures required to support production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis, design and construction oversight of all production mold reinforcement and bracing.
• Responsible for the design, documentation, construction oversight and testing of all manufacturing jigs and fixtures required for vessel assembly.
• Responsible for the design, documentation and specification of all vendor parts required to produce production tooling.
• Develop associated construction tolerances based on fixture design and implement appropriate process controls to insure repeatable construction methods.
• Audit manufacturing jigs, fixtures and other tools on a regular basis to ensure proper maintenance and use in the production system.
• Create process instructions outlining proper use of jigs and fixtures as required.
• Engage with project teams to ensure that jig and fixture design is in alignment with other construction procedures.
• Develop bill of materials and associated cost estimates for jigs, fixtures and mold bracing.
• Engage with project teams to ensure construction procedures are in alignment with jig and fixture design.
• Responsible for providing direction and training to the Product Launch Team, or other necessary personnel, and implementing jigs and fixtures in accordance with department schedule and key milestones
• Participate in resolution of ECN and CAR issues for production.
• Maintain department schedule to meet key milestones.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in 2D and 3D drawing and CAD software.
• Must be proficient in providing direction to shop personnel to troubleshoot manufacturing issues in production area.

Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Qualifications:

Must be proficient in the use of computers and use of company-wide software programs.

• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AWS Standards.
• Arc/Mig/Tig welding experience.
• Compliance with Pursuit’s safety policies, practices, regulations and hazardous material handling and storage procedures.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits                7 hours
2. Stands           2 hours
3. Walks            1 hours
4. Drives           0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs)                          Frequently: 5 (lbs)                           Occasionally: 20 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:       Right,    Occasional                         Left, Occasional
2. Pushing/Pulling:         Right,   Occasional                          Left, Occasional
3. Fine Manipulation:   Right,   Occasional                          Left, Occasional

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right: None                               Left: None

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending At Waist:                   Occasional
2. Squatting:                                  Occasional
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:       Occasional
4. Kneeling On Ground:              Occasional
5. Reaching Above Shoulder:    Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work near moving mechanical parts                         Vibration

Work in high; precarious places                                 Risk of electrical shock                

 Fumes or airborne particles                                                                                    

Toxic or caustic chemicals                                         

PPE:  Safety glasses, hard hat, welding gloves, hearing protection

Typical 10 hour work days, frequent overtime required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.