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Overview

Looking for a career—not just a job? At Proto-1 Manufacturing, we design and build custom machinery for the tube and pipe industry. Our innovative equipment, including tube deburring, end-forming, and cutoff machines, helps manufacturers improve productivity and stay competitive around the world.

At Proto-1, our employees are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture of teamwork, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and innovation. As an Electrical Assembler, you’ll work on custom-built machinery in a clean, modern manufacturing environment where your skills are valued and your career can continue to grow.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in building quality products, and want to be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and assemble electrical control panels from electrical schematics.
• Mount electrical components, route wiring, and install machine wiring according to drawings and specifications.
• Inspect assemblies for continuity, proper labeling, and circuit integrity while performing static and simulated operational testing.
• Build wire harnesses and complete preliminary electrical connections.
• Read bills of materials (BOMs) and shop routings to obtain required parts and verify components before installation.
• Use hand and power tools, conduit benders, pipe-threading equipment, multimeters, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and report BOM or routing discrepancies.
• Complete accurate production documentation for job costing.
• Identify and report defective materials, equipment, or unusual conditions.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One or more years of experience building electrical control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with industrial control components, including disconnect switches, relays, motor starters, PLCs, and similar devices.
• Working knowledge of electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or a related technical field.
• Industrial machinery wiring or machine-building experience.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels and seasonal temperature changes.
• Stand and walk for most of the workday (6–8 hours).
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 65 pounds.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• First-shift position with flexible scheduling options:
  • (4) 10-hour days
  • (4)  9-hour days with a half-day Friday
  • (5) 8-hour days
• Paid vacation:
  • 80 hours starting
  • 120 hours after 5 years
  • 140 hours after 10 years
  • 160 hours after 15 years
• 80 hours of paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (Co-Pay and HSA plans available)
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Annual performance bonus based on company and individual performance
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Clean, bright, and organized work environment
• Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham from a local butcher

Join Our Team

If you’re looking for a stable career where you can build innovative machinery, develop your technical skills, and work alongside a team that values quality and craftsmanship, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of the Proto-1 Manufacturing team.

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Why Proto-1 Manufacturing?

Are you looking for a career—not just a job? At Proto-1 Manufacturing, we design and build custom equipment for the tube and pipe industry. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives the development of innovative products that help our customers gain a competitive advantage through custom tube deburring, end-forming, and cutoff machines.

We believe our employees are the key to our success. If you’re a self-starter who enjoys collaborating with others and takes pride in delivering quality work, we’d like to hear from you. At Proto-1, we invest in our team members just as we invest in advanced technology, offering opportunities for growth, development, and long-term career success.

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting, measuring, documenting, and maintaining quality records for manufactured and outsourced components. This role ensures all products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards.

Schedule:

First Shift with Flexible Hours

Pay Range:

$20-$28 per hour depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, document, and maintain quality records for manufactured parts, assemblies, and finished products.
• Verify product quality and compliance with specifications using blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and precision measuring equipment.
• Review and enforce quality standards for machined parts, assemblies, heat-treated components, and vendor-supplied materials.
• Perform inspections on in-process and completed fabricated or machined components and determine acceptance or rejection based on established criteria.
• Inspect parts before and after heat-treating processes and accurately document inspection results.
• Inspect incoming vendor-supplied products to ensure compliance with print specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Record rework activities in the ERP system and identify root causes when applicable.
• Provide inspection documentation and recommendations to Engineering and Machine Shop Leads for disposition of nonconforming parts.
• Follow up with department managers to verify corrective actions and dispositions have been completed.
• Track and analyze rework trends to identify recurring quality issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide inspection support for customer products used by the Proto-1 Development and Assembly teams as needed.
• Operate quality inspection equipment, including:
  • Faro Arm
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
  • Optical Comparator

Minimum Qualifications:

• Quality control inspection experience preferred but not required. Willing to train in-house.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of calibration procedures and inspection documentation.
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment, including:
  • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Various gauges
  • Angle blocks
  • Related inspection tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• High level of initiative and accountability.
• Flexible and willing to assist in multiple areas as business needs require.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Proficient with ERP systems, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience programming CMM, Faro Arm, and Optical Comparator software is preferred.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation:
  • Starting: 80 hours
  • After 5 years: 120 hours
  • After 10 years: 140 hours
  • After 15 years: 160 hours
• 80 hours of paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (Co-Pay and HSA options available)
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Clean, bright work environment
• First-shift schedule with flexible hours
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Thanksgiving turkey from a local butcher
• Christmas ham from a local butcher

Join Our Team!

If you are passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Proto-1 Manufacturing team.

 

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Job Title: Electrical Engineering Manager

Salary Position: Minimum 40-hour work week. This is an exempt position that may require more than 40 hours a week to perform the listed job duties.

Standard Core Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Remaining hours to reach a minimum of 40 for the week are at the discretion of the employee.

Reports to:  President

Works closely with: All Departments

Position Summary: Plans and directs all aspects of Electrical Engineering activities. Also works in conjunction with the Mechanical Engineering Manager, assures all projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with established policies and objectives to provide solutions that will meet all customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plans electrical projects by determining specifications, conducting design reviews, managing budgets, selecting vendors, establishing schedules, verifying code requirements, updating cost estimates.
• Communicate and problem solve with cross-functioning teams to ensure timely coordination of purchasing, production, quality control, and assembly.
  • Maintains thorough knowledge of all aspects of assigned products/projects regarding applications, design standards and procedures, control techniques, etc., to provide technical direction.
  • Provide engineering support to project management, engineers, technicians, service team, and the assembly departments.
  • Support in the determination of root cause and analysis and aid in the resolution of problems and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Provide programming assistance to team members.
• Produce and maintain an engineering schedule.
  • Assign projects to engineers, designers, technicians, and electrical assemblers.
  • Follow up with team members to ensure the projects are on target.
  • Report too management problems concerning timely completion of assignments.
  • Maintain ERP System for engineering, track allotted time – versus actual time.
• Evaluates product requirements provided and develops final product design to meet all customer requirements.
  • Attend Kick-off meetings on projects.
  • Attend project high-risk meetings to assist in determining project feasibility.
  • Collaborate with customers, project management, and sales team to obtain all information required for engineering.
  • Report to management teams on any problems concerning product design or machine performance concerns or project timeline concerns.
  • When required develop and provide completed PLC, HMI, and any other program applications required to control the system.
• Responsible for project compliance with all applicable codes and customer supplied specifications.
  • Provide design assistance for moderately complex engineering assignments.
  • May conduct research to solve specific design problems.
• Provide actionable suggestions for potential cost-savings or quality enhancing projects.
  • Recommend development or design changes to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Review and approve quotes for new products.
  • Respond to the sales team in a timely manner to provide quotes for prototypes.
• Review print packages before they are released to manufacturing.
  • Assumes responsibility for the release of drawings, change notices, and bill of materials to manufacturing for production.
• Review and approve all electrical engineering change orders and ensure accuracy of the change.
• Maintains job knowledge by remaining current on codes/regulations.
• Maintain the PDM database to ensure proper archiving of the project documents, prints, programs, etc.
• Follow procedural guidelines in all areas of operation.
  • Ensure team members follow standards for layout/design of panels, print packages, machine code, machine & fixture assembly.
  • Continually develop processes and procedures to gain efficiency and uniformity.
• Follow and maintain safety standards and practices.
  • Develop new safety standards as required.
  • Enforce that the safety practices and standards are followed by all departments.
• Prepare annual budget and manage to within 5% of target.
• Develop and provide direction, leadership and training to department employees & others as needed.
• Follow ISO procedural guidelines in all areas of operation.
  • Develop new ISO procedures as required.
• Maintain department employee records: vacation schedules, corrective action reports including follow-up actions.
• Guide and help conduct employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions for department employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires an B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 8 years of experience (Manufacturing preferable)
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL
• Proficient in the following Engineering Application software, AB RsLogix / Studio 5000, AB FTView, AB RsLogix 500, Omron CX Designer/Programmer, Maple Systems, EasyBuilder Pro, RMC Tools, and software applications from other manufacturers a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to determine the origin of problems and initiate corrective action.
• High degree of personal initiative.
• Must be flexible, able to adjust schedule and pitch-in as needed.
• Resourceful, accurate and highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
• Proficient in ERP systems, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Prior management experience a plus.
• Travel required for machine installation/service, including some international.

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Job description:

Join a growing company with a collaborative, team‑driven culture. As a Machine Shop Technician, you will manufacture precision parts and tooling for our custom machinery line. You’ll work with a wide range of machines and tools in a large, well‑equipped shop while meeting Proto‑1 quality and safety standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Precision Machining — Perform high‑skill, high‑precision work using modern CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Interpret Specifications — Work from drawings, shop orders, and verbal instructions, complete standard machining calculations for dimensions, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Operate Equipment Safely — Ensure safe operation and confirm preventative maintenance has been completed on assigned equipment.
• Quality Control — Monitor and verify the quality of machined materials throughout production.
• Follow Safety Standards — Adhere to all company safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of machine shop experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
• Strong basic math skills using a calculator.
• Proficiency with measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, caliper, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a production plant environment with moderate noise.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 6–10 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

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