+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+| ------------------- || 1000 Ternes Drive || Monroe, MI || ------------------- |+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+| |+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+| |+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+|   |+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+| || || || || Backyard Products, the largest manufacturer of wood storage buildings || and playsets in North America, is currently seeking a Prototype || Technician. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to actively || participate in hands-on prototype construction, spanning from initial || product development to production, with a focus on verifying design, || materials, and manufacturing processes. || || || || || ||   || || || || || || As a member of the New Product Development team, the Prototype || Technician will play a key role in building prototypes and offering || constructive feedback to enhance product quality. Responsibilities || also include constructing, painting, and readying sheds for customer || presentations, in addition to supporting the Marketing team by || assisting in photo shoots for sheds and playsets. || || || || || ||   || || || || || || Key Responsibilities: (Other duties as assigned) || || || || - Spe rhead the construction of prototype sheds and playsets as the || primary lead. || - Determine assembly steps for comprehensive assembly instruction || manuals. || - Contribute to the development and review of assembly instruction || manuals. || - Collaborate with the Quality team to inspect and validate new || products or components. || - Lead contract builders when additional support is required. || - Demonstrate self-initiative, completing projects based on || detailed deliverables. || - Thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering || results within project timelines. || - Bring enthusiasm and a proactive mindset, actively contributing || ideas and improvements. || - Display the ability to see projects through completion, engaging || with various departments from the office to the manufacturing || floor. || || || || Required Experience: || || || || - High school diploma or GED || - 3 years of carpentry/building experience || - Experience with wood working tools such as hand tools, saws, nail || guns, chop saws, and drills etc. || - Ability to read blueprints and part drawings || - Ability to drive a forklift for moving sheds and playsets || - Maintain a safe and clean prototype build workshop || - MS Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook) || || || || Preferred Experience: || || || || - 5 years of carpentry experience || - Roofing/shingling experience || - AutoCAD experience || || || || Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to || cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or || responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. || Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with || or without notice. || || ||