Jobs · Education · Tennessee

Manufacturing Technician

Napakiak Ventures LLC · Oak Ridge, TN · 2 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, and monitor manufacturing and production equipment to ensure safe and efficient performance.
  • Set up equipment, complete changeovers, and make machine adjustments to meet production requirements.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, CNC, or automation-related issues; perform basic repairs or coordinate additional support.
  • Perform quality checks, measurements, and inspections using precision tools to ensure components meet required specifications.
  • Document production data, downtime, equipment performance, and quality metrics.
  • Aid in root-cause analysis efforts and support corrective and preventive action implementation.
  • Follow established SOPs, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support process improvements and equipment reliability.
  • Maintain tools, materials, spare parts, and work areas in an organized, efficient manner.
  • Train new technicians or operators on equipment processes, safety procedures, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, machining, or assembly environments.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial equipment.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical schematics, and work instructions.
  • Experience with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instruments.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement methods.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Plus Skills)

  • SolidWorks experience for viewing, interpreting, or supporting mechanical design files.
  • Mastercam experience, especially in CNC programming or tooling support.
  • Experience with DMG MORI machines, including setup, operation, or troubleshooting.
  • Automotive industry experience, particularly on engine or transmission manufacturing lines.
  • Basic exposure to PLCs, automation systems, robotics, or CNC machine control interfaces.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for career advancement and technical development
Supportive, high-performance team environment focused on quality and innovation

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