Job Overview
The R&D Prototype Machinist is responsible for supporting prototype fabrication, laboratory operations, engineering testing, and technical support activities within the R&D Machine Shop and Engineering Laboratory. This position requires a hands-on machinist capabe of operation CNC and manual machining equipment, building prototypes, preparing test samples, supporting engineering tests, and working closely with engineers on product development activities. Pay rate: $32-38/hr
A Day In The Life
- Set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment to manufacture prototype parts, tooling, fixtures, and development components.
- Assist with CNC programming, setup, and process development under general supervision.
- Fabricate, modify, repair, and assemble prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
- Produce components from engineering drawings, CAD models, sketches, and verbal instructions.
- Prepare test samples, assemblies, cables, and hardware for engineering and qualification testing.
- Build, modify, and support test fixtures and test setups.
- Support engineering testing activities, including test setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Work with engineers to evaluate designs, implement changes, and improve manufacturability.
- Inspect completed work using precision measuring instruments to verify compliance with specifications.
- Maintain machine shop and laboratory equipment, tooling, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
- Assist in maintaining tooling, consumables, materials, and supplies required to support machine shop and laboratory operations.
- Support Manufacturing and Operations through prototype fabrication, tooling support, troubleshooting, and special projects as needed.
- Provide machining and fabrication support to production operations during periods of increased demand or business need.
- Perform other related duties supporting Engineering, R&D, Testing, Manufacturing, and Operations.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in machining, prototype fabrication, manufacturing, tool room, laboratory, or related technical environments.
- Experience operating CNC machining equipment, including setup and basic programming adjustments.
- Strong proficiency operating manual mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, grinders, and related shop equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Experience fabricating prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and low-volume components.
- Familiarity with precision measuring and inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
