Job Type: Full-time

Location: Missoula, MT

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate manual and CNC machines
• Set up and operate precision equipment needed to manufacture parts using job travelers.
• Interpret engineering drawings to design and make custom parts
• Inspect and measure completed parts and document work processes and QC requirements
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to all company safety policies and procedures
• Keep a clean, organized work space

Qualifications:

• 1 year of CNC Machining (programming and operating) preferred
• 1 year of Mastercam experience or equivalent CAD/CAM software  preferred
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Detail-orientated
• Safety conscience attitude, ability to follow direction and work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Capable of learning new processes with a can do attitude

Salary: $25 – $33/hour ($52,000 – $68,640 per/year)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employer-paid health insurance
• Employer contribution to HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time of
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Monday – Thursday
• 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 4, 10-hour shifts

Essential Functions: Stand for long periods of time; frequent movements of hands, wrists and arms; see objects less than a few feet in distance; lift up to 75 lbs., twist, bend.

Take the leap! We invite you to come work with us to reimagine, reinvent and revolutionize the future of plastics and manufacturing!

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Missoula, MT

General Purpose:
The Engineer is responsible for part CAD drawings for sales, production, and R&D, and for product engineering and design. This includes the development of mold CAD drawings in coordination with our CAM software and CNC machining/molding departments, and assisting with Fab drawings. The engineer works closely with the GM, Operations Manager, and Toolmaker. Must display professional behaviors that promote a harmonious work environment, maintaining a respectful, courteous, and cooperative demeanor at all times with customers, vendors, and co-workers.

Primary Duties:

• For the Sales department and customers
  • Develop part drawings
  • Assist with print reading, samples, and part design.
  • Update drawings and revisions for current document control.
• For the Mold department
  • Analyze all specifications from customer quotes with the sales representative to help determine the best type of tool, mold materials, and part materials for customer.
  • Determine if the tooling should be done in-house or outsourced.
  • Ensure accurate mold specifications.
  • Design mold.
  • Interface with CNC and Mold departments on CNC programming.
  • Be present at the set-up of the newly designed molds for production, as needed.
  • Follow-up with sales/customer on the initial prototype and during first production run for quality assurance.
  • Complete requisitions, obtain quotes and lead times for material and labor for molds.
  • Update old drawings and revisions for current document control.
• For the Fab department
  • Assist Fab production with part drawings, layouts, jigs and fixture drawings.
  • Assist in CNC programming and layout as necessary.
  • Update old drawings and revisions for current document control.
• Methods
  • Research and develop new methods of processing or tooling.
  • Determining faster and more efficient methods.
  • Improving part performance.
  • Finding ways to lower costs.
• Quality Assurance
  • Understand and implement the Quality System Manual.
  • Work with customers to satisfy their quality expectation of our products
  • Respond to and complete customer compliance documents.
  • Problem-solve to find solutions to quality problems with DPI’s products and processes.
  • Work with personnel to correct quality problems.
  • Help implement method changes to improve quality of our products.
  • Track DPI’s quality standards through data entry, record-keeping, and resulting reports.
  • Manage quality processes such as RMAs, CARs, document control, and QC documents/inspections.
  • Conduct returns analysis annually and discuss trends with Operations Manager. Do this by product, customer, and type of complaint.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must have B.A. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Prefer training in Solidworks “Essentials” for 3D part drawings, 3-view drawing/drafting skills, and basic mold design.
• These trainings may be provided by DPI.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is completed in a quiet office. Employee is required to occasionally stand, sit, walk, use hands for typing, writing, handling papers and office equipment. Must be able to see at close distance, talk, and hear.

Take the leap! We invite you to come work with us to reimagine, reinvent and revolutionize the future of plastics and manufacturing!

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Missoula, MT

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, create, and repair a wide range of tools, molds, jigs, and fixtures
• Operate manual and CNC machines, grinders, and EDM to fabricate tools
• Interpret engineering drawings to create precise tools
• Inspect and measure completed tools using micrometers, calipers, and/or height gauges
• Maintain and troubleshoot tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime
• Collaborate with engineers and production to develop custom tools
• Maintain a clean, organized work space
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and machinery to extend their lifespan and ensure consistent quality
• Document work processes, tool specifications, and maintenance records

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a tool maker or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 year of CNC Machining (programming and operating)
• Minimum 3 year of Mastercam experience or equivalent CAD/CAM software
• 4th and 5th axis knowledge preferred
• EDM knowledge preferred
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Detail-oriented
• Capable of learning new processes
• Safety conscience attitude
• Ability to follow direction and work well in a team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Salary: $30 – $42/hour ($62,400 – $87,360 /year)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employer-paid health insurance
• Employer contribution to HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Monday – Thursday
• 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 4, 10-hour shifts

Essential Functions: Stand for long periods of time; frequent movements of hands, wrists and arms; see objects less than a few feet in distance; lift up to 75 lbs., twist, bend.

Take the leap! We invite you to come work with us to reimagine, reinvent and revolutionize the future of plastics and manufacturing!