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Production Engineer

FIASCO CASES
Torrance, CA
Full Time
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Posted 2 years ago

About the business

Kickstart 2022 with this exciting opportunity to join a growing team in Los Angeles with global reach.

We made our name making great products for live touring events that our customers love. Get to know us more: www.fiascocases.com

When Covid-19 slowed down the events industry we diversified into work from home desks and are continuing to push into new product lines: www.workfromhomedesks.com

We have our own manufacturing spaces in Cambridge, New Zealand and Los Angeles, California. Products that we develop in Cambridge are often made the next day in LA.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated engineer to join our Torrance team to take the lead on technical matters and drive the manufacturing of Fiasco Case products.

Ideal candidates will have an active interest in manufacturing technology and a passion for making things.

In this role you will provide hands on technical support overseeing all machinery and manufacturing processes at our Torrance shop which produces both Fiasco Cases and WFH Desk products. Additionally you will lead the manufacturing of Fiasco Case products. (Our Workshop Manager leads the manufacturing of WFH desk products.)

This is a workshop based role and involves daily:

  • CNC router operations including CAM programming work
  • Assembly of cases, inserts and other Fiasco products
  • Design work as required for immediate production needs
  • Liaison with our New Zealand based design and engineering team

Our manufacturing methodology is centred around CNC routers and premium quality Baltic birch plywood.

We aim to foster and collaborative on-site team environment where people love coming to work.

Benefits and perks

  • High level equipment - Apple Computer / iPhone / EarPods
  • WFH Desk for your home upon joining.
  • Healthcare.
  • IRA Plan.
  • Work as part of a small, agile and creative team.
  • Freedom to seek improvement and implement your ideas.
  • Great team and working location.
  • Potential travel to New Zealand and China.

Key Competencies

  • A proven history of building, making things and an interest in innovation.
  • Experience in CNC based manufacturing techniques.
  • An attitude open to gaining understanding, i.e the ability to understand and then solve any challenge.
  • Professional, proactive problem solving skill set that adds value to the Fiasco team.
  • Productive work habits through efficient use of time and resources.
  • Can deliver work consistently in a timely manner and to the appropriate standard.
  • Great interpersonal skills (communication, listening and reliability)
  • Proactively seeks improvement opportunities.
  • Operates with high level of integrity and trustworthiness.

Qualifications

  • A trade qualification, ideally Joinery, Carpentry or Furniture.

Or

  • Diploma or degree in engineering.

Or

  • A proven track record of being generally clever.

Don't be afraid to break from the standard application format & sell yourself to us. We are specifically interested to see products or furniture you have worked on or made. Feel free to attach a portfolio. Be sure to check out our website - fiascocases.com to understand who we are and what we are about then tailor your application accordingly. Address your application and cover letter to Ron Kessels.

We believe in rewarding a job well done! Our compensation plan allows a top performer to earn $65K+ within the first 12 months and beyond that as they progress in their career.

Applicants for this position must have the right to work in California.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
All new employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19

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