Engineering Technician II

This position requires a dedicated and punctual individual who will be fully engaged in their responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% attendance and punctuality, remaining mentally present during shifts.
• Perform forge operations and assist with set-ups according to operation standards and work instructions.
• Read and comprehend inventory tags and work instructions.
• Accurately fill in information on labels and associated documentation when necessary.
• Position and secure inserts, hand loads, and workpieces on machines.
• Remove finished products from machines using hand tools and other equipment.
• Inspect products visually for surface defects to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Maintain and understand quality standards for both the company and customers.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments and complete associated paperwork.
• Lead standard start-ups and change-overs.
• Train and correct operators as needed.
• Begin to understand the overall forging process and make adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and adjustments, including preventative maintenance on mechanical systems such as disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration.
• Respond to machine breakdowns for diagnostics and repairs.
• Utilize the maintenance work order system (FIIX) for executing tasks.
• Clean and maintain tooling.
• Support plant initiatives and projects through direct work and effective communication.
• Carry out clean-up procedures.
• Perform re-work duties as assigned.
• Relieve other operators for breaks as needed.
• Execute repetitive tasks efficiently.

Skills

• Mechanical skills with the ability to use hand tools and automated equipment.
• Basic understanding of shapes and processes.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, and ruler skills.
• Operation monitoring to ensure machines are working properly.
• Control of equipment operations and systems.
• Quality control to ensure part consistency and quality.
• Active listening to understand points made by others and ask questions appropriately.
• Critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Monitoring performance to make improvements or take corrective actions.
• Proactive approach to anticipate problems and always look for work when machines are not running.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment involves using various hand tools and automated equipment. The role may require standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks. Teamwork and communication are vital, as is the ability to adapt to plant initiatives and projects. The position demands a focus on maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, Contract to Hire position based in Milwaukee, WI.