Industrial Technologist

Description:

Dalton Ag is a brand forged in America’s heartland and proud to be the premier fertilizer application equipment manufacturer since 1996.

As an Industrial Technologist, you will be responsible for process development & improvement, standardization, documentation, and estimating. This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering and collaborate with all levels of our organization. This an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, dedicated team environment passionate about craftsmanship and innovation.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements:

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Lead and participate in the completion of pre-production activities, including the development of standard production rates, production routings, and process flow charts

· Develop and create work instructions and support production part approval

· Become proficient with all Fabrication equipment to enhance and support production team

· Work with engineering team to determine production schedules and program required parts for laser cutting operations

· Interpret engineering blueprints and create flat pattern layouts for laser cutting

· Optimize cutting paths and nesting to reduce material waste and improve machine efficiency

· Develop and maintain time standard tables for cycle times and cost to manufacture of products.

· Assist operations and design engineering in the identification and understanding of events affecting productivity, utilization of labor or equipment

· Lead integration of new processes and equipment

· Create, maintain, and enforce a safe and efficient work environment

· Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

· Develop understanding of production floor and material flow

· Effective written and verbal communication skills

· Navigate software to document, analyze, and optimize process improvements

Education/Experience:

· Degree in mechanical, agricultural or industrial engineering preferred

· 3+ years manufacturing or industrial engineering experience

· Experience in laser cutting, CNC programming, or sheet metal fabrication

· Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) for programming

· Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, and flat pattern development

· Experience with fiber laser cutting machines, preferred

· Experience with manufacturing quality systems

· Experience maintaining BOM routings in an ERP system such as Epicor

Performance Expectations:

The physical requirements described here are representative of an employee able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities.

· Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or control

· Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or craw

· Regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds (25), and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds

Working Conditions:

· Manufacturing environment

· Daily exposure to hot, cold, dusty, noisy environment

· Potential work at different area workstations to meet production needs

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

· Safety glasses

· Safety-toed shoes

· Hearing protection

· Face shields as needed

· Other PPE as required