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About Bell and Howell

Bell and Howell delivers technology-driven Automation Services and Automation Solutions that help businesses optimize performance, reduce downtime, and improve customer experiences.

Our Automation Services bring a dedicated team of expert mechatronic service engineers completely covering North America and backed by our Integrated 360™ advanced technology enabling remote repair, diagnostics, automated SmartOps Dispatch™ and 24/7/365 technical assistance for our clients. We provide a comprehensive and certified level of support for thousands of diversified clients.

Our Automated Solutions product portfolio consists of next-generation equipment delivering best-in-class performance enhancing workflow efficiency and elevating customer experiences across multiple markets including retail, pharmaceuticals, packaging, mail production, ecommerce and manufacturing – all backed by the best service in the industry.

Position Title: Model Maker

Location: Durham, NC

Job Summary:

The Model Maker is based at Bell and Howell’s Durham location, with operations throughout the U.S. and Canada, and has responsibility for fabrication of machined parts, reporting directly to the Machine Shop Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools including mills, lathes and drills to produce or modify machined parts.
• Interpret engineering drawings to determine specifications and processes and select materials.
• Layout, fabricate, and assemble sheet metal parts. Work may involve setting up and operating machine tools to cut, bend, form and weld parts.
• Design and fabricate parts and fixtures from concept to delivery. Reference materials may include notes, sketches, verbal instructions and existing parts.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Contribute to team efforts in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment by following procedures and rules and keeping equipment, tools, and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities):

• Ability to accomplish the described duties through appropriate hand, power, and testing tools/equipment.
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions along with considering alternative and diverse perspectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, quantitative, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a team.
• Ability to read and understand written procedures and diagrams for assembly and test.
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to assembly problem.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.

Education and Experience:

• High School degree with applicable vocational training and four years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with CAD and CAM systems preferred.

Travel:

• This position does not require any travel.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires lifting to waist up to fifty (50) pounds to connect parts for assembly and storing; lifting to head up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Requires walking and standing; using hands to feel objects; and requires balance.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Requires close vision and depth perception.
• Requires color vision to distinguish wiring and part numbers.
• Requires being able to reach with arms and hands.
• Requires walking and standing; using hands to feel objects; and requires balance.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Requires close vision and depth perception.
• Requires color vision to distinguish wiring and part numbers.
• Requires being able to reach with arms and hands.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bell and Howell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is company policy to administer employment based solely on an individual’s qualifications, ability and performance without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.