Mechanical Technician IV

Iron Systems is an innovative, customer-focused provider of custom-built computing infrastructure platforms such as network servers, storage, OEM/ODM appliances & embedded systems. For more than 15 years, customer have trusted us for our innovative problem solving combined with holistic design, engineering, manufacturing, logistic and global support services.

Job Title: Mechanical Technician IV

Location: US - WA - Seattle (FRL)

Job Description: Technician I - CNC Machining

• Introduction ProtoMake is where new ideas start.
• Our teams provide everything needed to make and test the cutting-edge technologies that enable products at Facebook Reality Labs:
• mechanical and electrical design, machining, printing, casting, molding, assembly, laser processing, and repair.
• We move fast and are looking for people who are driven to find quick, efficient ways to realize ideas in real materials on complex geometries and compressed timelines.
• We get deeply involved in the hardware development process, partnering with the product design and industrial design teams to apply our specific areas of expertise to their challenging problems.
• We take pride in being more than just a prototype production service to our customers.
• This role is the backbone of the service we provide to our partners.
• You will work hands-on in the operation of industrial-grade CNC machining equipment, programming parts using templated CAM programs, communicating with customers, and ensuring that we deliver on-time.
• As CNC machining is a critical part of our prototyping services, we’re looking for people with a background in digital design coupled with an interest in making things, and we’re willing to train the right person in the specifics of the job.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently program parts using templated CAM programs in Fusion 360
• Load and unload materials, check machine status, and launch jobs at regular intervals to ensure delivery commitments are made.
• Remove finished parts from machines, clean and post-process as required, being careful to protect or highlight key features.
• Make updates in task management platform to keep requesters apprised of job status.
• Using existing SOPs, maintain equipment and ensure all tools and materials needed are on hand to ensure continuous production.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with digital design tools (2D or 3D) such as Fusion 360 or other CAD/CAM software.
• Strong interpersonal skills, innate ability to perceive what different customers are looking for in their requests, and second-nature comfort tailoring your approach to meet their needs.
• A genuine passion for making things (art, tinkering, crafts, etc…).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, should be clear and concise by default.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Digital fabrication experience in a prototyping environment, specifically with CNC machining.
• Bachelors or Associates degree.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining equipment, hobby- or commercial-grade.
• Experience using CAD/CAM software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or Mastercam.