R&D Shop Technician

Backyard Discovery’s R&D Department in Pittsburg, Kansas is searching for a full-time Shop Technician. This position is responsible for cutting, drilling, routing and assembling projects utilizing basic carpentry skills, and also have the ability to read engineering drawings. Hours of work are typically Monday through Thursday, 6 am to 4 pm.

Required functions, qualifications, and preferred skills, competencies and experience are as follows:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assemble projects in a safe and orderly manner

• Use the following tools safely and efficiently: table saws, band saws, compound miter-box saws, various shapers, hand held and table routers, drill press and various other wood working tools and equipment

• Ability to build prototypes from Industrial Design renderings and pictures; scaling, interpreting, and solving for the end product

• Responsible for reading, measuring, cutting material to size from engineering drawings

• Ability to lift boxes weighing over 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a 10 hour work period

• Ability to carry and lift boxes while reaching, bending, climbing, walking/standing to move product through the plant

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS REQUESTED:

• Ability to read engineering drawings with little to no help

• Ability to use power tools in a safe manner without assistance

• Have carpentry skills

• Ability to work in a high-speed collaborative environment (team-oriented, deadline driven, high performance and fast-paced)

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out every day work responsibilities and assigned work

• Will be open to occasional travel if needed

• Perform other duties as assigned and/or job-related duties

Applicants will be required to successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug screen.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or GED

• Previous woodworking experience

• Previous assembly plant work preferred

PREFERRED SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Self Starter

• Self Motivated

• Confidence to Prototype, Learn from it, Fix or Start Over

• Horizontal, Vertical, and Hand Sanders

• Table Saws

• Band Saws

• Compound Miter-Box Saws

• Various Shapers

• Hand Held and Table Routers

• Planer

Benefits

Backyard Discovery offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security its employees and families.

• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Disability Coverages

• 401K Retirement Plan

• Paid Time-Off

• Paid Holidays