Engineering Technician

About the role

Location: Orangeburg, SC. Hire Type: Contract to Hire. We are seeking motivated Engineering Technicians to support assembly operations in a growing manufacturing area focused on lawn equipment. This is a hands-on manufacturing floor role — not a design position — ideal for candidates with strong communication skills, manufacturing experience, and a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and improving assembly processes for new or modified products.
• Participate in creating assembly instructions and work procedures for production teams.
• Help identify opportunities for process optimization during new product introductions.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for assembly-related issues on the floor.
• Work closely with assemblers to diagnose problems and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Materials, Quality, and Test Engineering departments to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor assembly quality and performance, ensuring products meet specifications and standards.
• Provide on-the-job training to assemblers as needed and support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with an Associate degree, or 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience without a degree
• Associate degree in a technical or manufacturing discipline preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) for viewing and interpreting drawings.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively on the production floor.

Pay

$27/hr

Benefits

• Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental)
• PTO
• and more!

Schedule

1st Shift | Mon-Thur 6a till 4p | Friday as need for OT