Model Maker, Sr. jobs in Dayton, OH

KETCO INCORPORPARED is a Pattern & Model job shop that has been at our current location in Dayton for over 40 years. Our work involves precision machined and hand sanded engineering models & prototype components along with tooling master patterns for the composite industry. Our customers include aerospace, commercial and military products, trucking, bus and rail industries, along with other consumer product applications.

We are looking for applicants to fill positions in our company with the following work requirements: Pattern Finisher, Model Maker and Composite Fabricator :

Job description:

-Hand sanding, finishing, trimming and assembly of final products (patterns, tooling and parts)

-Fabrication of components for product development and prototyping purposes

-Processes may include hand layup fiberglass, urethane casting, detail machining, hand forming & carving,
priming & finishing of 3D printed components

Beneficial skills (not all required, but would be advantageous for position)
-Experience with general shop tools- hand saws, table saws etc --
-Body shop skills- fillers, primers, sanding
-Experience with shop machinery- mills, lathes etc
-Working with hand layup fiberglass, epoxy resins, 2-part urethanes, RTV silicones and detailed assemblies-- all would be advantageous
-Experience with variety of materials- foams, wood, plastics, metals, fiberglass and composites

This would be a first shift operation position in an air conditioned shop. Pay would be determined based up skill set and experience of applicant. We are willing to look hire several people, so entry level and more advanced skill sets will all be considered.

Applicant Qualities:

Person must be hard working, dependable, work well with others & willing to learn.
We are willing to train any new hire assuming you fit these qualities.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person