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Engineering Technician-1st Shift

National Industrial Concepts, Inc.

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Gallatin, TN
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

NIC Global is a single-source manufacturer providing turn-key mechanical and electromechanical assembly, expert sheet metal fabrication, and global sourcing of metal and plastic components. We provide products to great customers such as Philips, PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Physio Controls, and Leviton to name a few. Our growing company employs over 600 people in Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas. 

Come work with us and experience our fun atmosphere that provides a great place to work and grow your career. Employees are celebrated through quarterly employee appreciation events, holiday parties, cook outs, company gifts, and various other employee events and recognition programs. We feel that great companies value their employees, and those employees are vital to the overall success of the entire organization. 

In addition to an outstanding company culture, NIC Global offers other great benefits including:

Eligible for insurance 1st of the month after 30 days, including:

  • Choice of two health insurance plans 
  • Employer paid employee dental Insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability plans
  • Vision Insurance
  • Additional Life Insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Federal health and dependent care savings accounts (FSA)

Eligible after 6 months:

  • 401(k) plan, with employer match
  • Tuition Reimbursement 

 Other benefits include PTO accrual of 80 hours in the 1st year, increasing with length of service milestones and 80 hours of holiday pay per year. 


JOB TITLE: Engineering Technician B4

LOCATION: Tennessee

 

Essential Functions / Duties 

  • Partner with the Production Team to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. Promote communication and accountability through visual management, issue prioritization, and action tracking, and drive sustainable solutions using Lean and Six Sigma methods.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain standard work processes.
  • Perform final inspections of complex components, subassemblies, and finished units with tight tolerances.
  • Assess manufacturing and business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support and maintain EWI systems.
  • Maintain and service equipment, including pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, power tools, and machine attachments.
  • Assist with training and developing new employees.
  • This description reflects the general scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet business needs, with or without notice.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • High school diploma or equivalent, with specialized training gained through vocational education or on-the-job experience.
  • Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of Lean principles, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to test, analyze, and improve systems and processes.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Creativity and the ability to solve problems independently.
  • Ability to read and interpret customer drawings and specifications.
  • Proficiency in basic mechanical inspection techniques, including the use of calipers, height gauges, surface plates, and other standard inspection tools.
  • Comfort using computer programs such as Microsoft Office to document work and support daily operations.


 

Safety and Security

NIC Global Manufacturing Solutions. is a Drug Free company. Applicants under final consideration for employment and given a conditional offer of employment will be tested for illegal drug use. Employment offers will be withdrawn for applicants who test positive. 

Applicants who are offered employment with the Company will be subjected to a check of their background either by the Company or a third-party vendor. Based on the job classification, applicants and employees may be subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report, criminal history screening, education and credential verification, employment history verification, and department of motor vehicle check. The Company will review the relevant background information to select and retain the most qualified employees with the goal of maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Prior to the background check, the applicant will be required to complete an authorization form.