Manufacturing Support Tech

Position Purpose

This position provides support for the daily manufacturing needs of the production team. This position reports to the Manufacturing Support Lead of the facility.

General Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in an expansive, highly active manufacturing environment and learn production processes and resolve issues directly in the production area.
• Embrace the cross-training culture by a willingness to learn other jobs or tasks within the facility.
• Know and abide by company rules and policies with regards to safety and conduct, including the use and maintenance of company provided PPE.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Flexible schedule is required in regards to overtime and start time according to work volumes.
• Other duties may be assigned by a manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support production's technical needs including process, NC, and ERP/MES troubleshooting in order to maintain quality and efficiency at a high level.
• Generate NC programs for steel metal laser and CNC turret punch presses utilizing SigmaNest CAM programming software.
• Read and interpret work orders/drawings/blueprints/sketches, along with written and verbal instructions to produce and edit part drawings/layouts in Solid Works and print part layouts for manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with programs or missing NCs.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of parts as requested by operators or supervisors.
• Design, model, and test prototypes assemblies of products in SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with office personnel, leads, and shop floor personnel to answer customer or sales questions about orders and manufacturing issues related to drawings or assemblies.

Required Skills

• Experience in SolidWorks for modeling and design. Sheetmetal, advanced assembly, drawings and custom properties experience is a plus.
• Experience in turret/laser programming using a CAM software for programming sheet metal parts.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Highly organized and attentive to tight deadlines with a sharp attention to detail.
• Communicate and work well in routine/unplanned circumstances with sales, Team Leads, and shop personnel.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience using SigmaNest a plus.
• Experience operating a Laser or CNC Turret Punch a plus.
• Understanding of 5S and lean manufacturing a plus.

Physical Demands

• The Manufacturing Support Technician will spend most of their time sitting and using office equipment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required of supplies and materials.
• The employee frequently uses both hands to grip, hold, and type.

Work Environment

While this is an office-based role the Technician will be exposed to the below factors on the production floor:

• High noise levels.
• Contact with metals and lubricants.
• Exposure to moving objects such as machinery, mechanical parts, forklifts, and carts.
• Exposure to hot or cold temperatures when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled.
• Direct handling of industrial glue and adhesive products.
• Fast paced custom metal manufacturing environment.

Education And Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical field, completed technical training program, and/or 3+ years on hands-on experience in a related capacity.
• CAD certification or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in a custom manufacturing environment a plus.

Pay

Base Hourly Range: $28.01 - $35.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.