What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prototype Machinist position at ASSA ABLOY Group?
The CNC Machinist & Prototype Technician is responsible for fabricating high-precision prototypes using CNC technology and manual machining methods. This role includes programming, fixturing, setup, and operation of CNC equipment, and supporting product development through collaboration with engineering teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Education & Experience:
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program, set up, and operate CNC equipment (Haas VF1) to fabricate precision parts from drawings and solid models.
- Utilize manual machining equipment (mill, lathe, surface grinder) when necessary.
- Collaborate with engineers to discuss product designs, capacity, and material selections for parts fabrication.
- Interpret technical specifications, blueprints, and sketches to plan layouts and determine machining operations.
- Perform basic plate layouts for self-inspection and quality control.
- Select appropriate materials and tooling for upcoming projects.
- Monitor inventory levels and procure materials, tools, and consumables as needed, ensuring timely availability for production without disruptions.
- Maintain machines, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure a clean and organized prototype shop.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements and recommending new tools or technologies to improve efficiency and quality.
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed, and contribute to a safe working environment.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Develop proficiency in creating CAM programs using HSM Works.
- Learn to create fixturing models in SolidWorks and fabricate weldment assemblies.
- Fit and assemble parts into functional prototypes.
Education & Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of machining and programming experience.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent technical education through a two-year college, trade school, or apprenticeship.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining, manual machining, and machining processes.
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.