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