Engineering Technician - Now Hiring

Position Summary

The Engineering Technician will build and assemble a variety of jigs, fixtures, and related tooling in support of plant production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Manufacturing Engineer with developing, managing, and implementing projects as needed.
• Assists and directs others on the team to meet project specifications.
• Builds and assembles fixtures and other plant related items.
• Determines methods and sequences of building fixtures.
• Designs and creates jigs, fixtures, and holding devices.
• Assists engineers in maintaining tool crib.
• Maintains engineering/fixture building area, including but is not limited to cleaning, PM equipment, and keeping the area organized.
• Ensures fixtures function appropriately per design/prints.
• Trains production on how to use and install fixtures.
• Inspects fixtures for accuracy with the help of the quality department.
• Assists with other projects assigned from manufacturing engineers or management team.
• Assists in the analysis of space requirements, preparation of layouts for new equipment and projects, and evaluation of flow of materials to improve operating efficiency and reduction of errors.
• Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, handle special projects, perform clerical tasks, and assist in other departments including Quality Assurance and Production.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 2 or 4 year degree preferred.
• Five years of manufacturing experience required. Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Welding experience required. Welding certification preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of fixture building experience preferred.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
• Strong math and problem solving skills with the use of geometry and trigonometry.
• Able to read and use common measuring devices.
• Able to read and understand prints and drawings.
• Able to work in a high-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Speak conversational English.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

You should be proficient in:

• G-Code
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills