Position Summary

The Engineering Technician will design, program, manufacture, and verify a variety of programs, setups, and fixtures for NC machines and offline processes. They will also assist Production and Quality as a technical resource for trouble shooting and applications assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Creation and verification of setups, fixtures, and programs for NC machines and offline processes.
Assist in the training of production employees on setups, fixtures, and machine operations.
Trouble shooting and applications assistance on machining, burning, forming, and welding processes.
Process improvement identification and implementation.
Modeling and exportation of new parts and rev changes.
Assists the Manufacturing Engineer with developing, managing, and implementing projects as needed.
Assists and guides others on the team to meet project specifications.
Assists engineers in maintaining tool crib. Stocking and issuing of consumable inventory.
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.
Maintains engineering/fixture building area, including but is not limited to cleaning, PM equipment, and keeping the area organized.
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.
1 - 3 years of NC Machine operations required. VMC or HMC 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.
Able to work as part of a team toward common goals.
Strong communication skills.
Speak conversational English.

Physical

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Requirements

Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. repetitively throughout the course of a shift.
Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to walk 2-5 miles throughout a shift.
Have good vision of 20/30 with corrective lenses.
Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.

Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which includes but is not limited to exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises, and vibration from use of equipment and the following:

Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin- fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

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