Engineering Technician - Manufacturing

Job Summary

Independently operates production equipment and workstations while ensuring product quality and equipment reliability. This role is responsible for routine setups, adjustments, operator-level maintenance, and in-process inspections to support efficient and consistent manufacturing output.

Essential Job Functions *

• Independently operate assigned equipment or production cells with minimal supervision.
• Perform machine setups, tooling changes, and parameter adjustments according to specifications.
• Monitor production performance, including cycle time, scrap, and throughput, and take corrective action as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine mechanical or process-related issues without escalation.
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections in accordance with control plans.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
• Complete standard operator preventive maintenance tasks to support equipment reliability.
• Accurately document production results, quality data, downtime, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support the onboarding and training of Manufacturing Technician I employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related experience.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of machine operation, setup requirements, and basic mechanical principles within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently operate production equipment while meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Skill in performing first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using measuring tools and specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine equipment or process issues without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of quality standards, control plans, and inspection requirements applicable to assigned processes.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain steady production flow.
• Ability to support training and knowledge transfer to less experienced technicians.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Self-paced, 10 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.

Physical Demands

Heavy, lifting up to 85 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 280 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.