Equipment Set Up Technician

About the role

The Equipment Setup Technician position is responsible for preparing, adjusting, configuring, and verifying production equipment in accordance with job specifications within a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment setups, adjustments, and changeovers for new production jobs or part numbers.
• Install tooling, fixtures, jigs, machine components, or specialized workholding devices required for each setup.
• Review setup sheets, job travelers, work instructions, and production specifications to ensure accurate configuration.
• Verify machine alignment, tooling placement, and job parameters prior to releasing equipment to operators.
• Conduct firstpiece checks in collaboration with Production or Quality personnel.
• Troubleshoot and adjust setup-related issues to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
• Clean, reset, and prepare machinery between production runs.
• Update setup documentation, parameters, tooling records, or visual aids when changes occur.
• Work closely with Production Operators to ensure a smooth handoff and understanding of the setup process.
• Maintain tools, fixtures, equipment, and workstations in an organized and safe condition.
• Communicate setup difficulties, equipment concerns, or documentation inconsistencies to Production, Engineering, or Maintenance.
• Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, and operational procedures.
• May be required to perform assembly or production tasks during downtime.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support production.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• 25+ years of experience in equipment setup, machine operation, or manufacturing changeovers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of production machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret setup sheets, drawings, and work instructions.
• Skilled in using hand tools, basic power tools, measurement devices, and alignment tools.
• Knowledge of part tolerances, inspection techniques, and firstpiece validation.
• Solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to make precise mechanical adjustments.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the shift.
• Able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Adequate vision for part inspection, alignment, and reading documentation.
• Able to safely work around production machinery and equipment.

Benefits

• iNRCORE and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer with a full suite of benefits offered to full-time employees.
• Excellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Company paid and elective buy-up Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Elective Long-Term Disability.
• Elective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage.
• Benefits 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with qualifying Company match.
• Company paid mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO).
• Employee Discount Program (LifeMart via ADP).
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certification programs.

Pay

$18-$22/hr.

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