Engineering Technician - Fabrication and Development

About the role

Pure Fishing is a global leader in the fishing tackle industry, with a portfolio of iconic brands including Abu Garcia®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Frabill®, PENN®, Pflueger®, Plano®, Savage Gear®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®, Ugly Stik®, and more. The company was formed by inventors and innovators who have contributed to advancements in the fishing tackle industry. Our team of experts and global network of operations and innovation hubs strive to find and develop next-generation products and services.

Position Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and equipment from engineering drawings and concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers during equipment and process development.
• Design and implement solutions to improve manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Operate fabrication and machining equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues.
• Aid in the troubleshooting and general maintenance of hot runner injection molding tools.

What Makes You a Great Catch?

• Typically requires two (2) years prior related experience.
• High school education required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to build, troubleshoot, and improve equipment and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.

Why You Will Love It Here

• Innovation and craftsmanship go hand in hand at Pure Fishing.
• You will have the opportunity to bring ideas to life, solve real-world manufacturing challenges, and contribute directly to the development of products and equipment used throughout our operations.
• The role requires working both independently and collaboratively across multiple departments to achieve project objectives.
• Your contributions will help drive the success of our team and our products.

Required

• Proficiency with common fabrication, machining, and assembly equipment, including welding, cutting, forming, drilling, milling, turning, grinding, and hand tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical prints, and specifications.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret functional requirements and develop practical, creative solutions to manufacturing, tooling, equipment, and process challenges.
• Ability to evaluate multiple solution approaches and recommend practical implementation strategies.
• Ability to communicate concepts, designs, and technical solutions effectively with engineers, technicians, and production personnel.

Preferred

• Experience creating and modifying 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with injection molding processes and hot runner tooling.