Position Summary
The Engineering Technician's role is to build and assemble a variety of jigs, fixtures, and related tooling in support of plant production.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Production Engineer -- 1st Shift in developing, managing, and executing projects as needed.
- Guide and direct personnel to meet project goals.
- Build and put together fixtures and other plant related items.
- Determine sequence of building fixtures.
- Design and construct jigs, fixtures, and holding devices.
- Help engineers in maintaining tool crib.
- Maintain engineering/fixture building area, including but is not limited to cleaning, PM equipment, and keeping the area organized.
- Ensure fixtures work as specified in design/prints.
- Train production on how to use and install fixtures.
- Inspection of fixtures for accuracy with the help of the quality department.
- Assist with other projects assigned from manufacturing engineers or management team.
- Contribute to 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.
- Provide error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of the position.
- Capacity 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.
- Adept in basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
- Strong math and problem solving skills with the utilization of geometry and trigonometry.
- Capable 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 must be proficient in:
- G-Code
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Manual Machining Skills