Model Shop Technician
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America
Operations
Conyers, GA, USA
Posted on Sep 27, 2025
MAU is hiring a Model Shop Technician for our client in Conyers, GA. As a Model Shop Technician, you will build manufacturing fixtures, support tooling and prototype development, and assist engineering with new product samples. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Monday to Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of related experience preferred, but adaptive candidates will be trained
- Prior experience in a similar role
- Background in model making or pattern making
- Proficiency in working with wood, metal, or plastic materials
- General mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read blueprints
- Basic knowledge of welding
- Ability to design simple fixtures
- Build CNC and assembly fixtures for welding, cutting, routing, gluing, and bending plastic parts
- Prepare and mount patterns for sample shots or foundry castings
- Prep tools and fixtures before each production run
- Perform minor tool repairs and routine tool maintenance
- Support the Engineering department with sample production and design validation
- Make prototypes to blueprint specifications based on provided instructions
- Follow all safety policies and plant rules
- Collaborate effectively with all levels of plant personnel
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Perform other duties as required
- Work occurs both on the manufacturing floor and in a designated model shop area
- Environment may include exposure to dust, heat, and cold
- PPE must be worn per company and government safety standards
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs