Manufacturing Technician

What You’ll Do

• You will lead advanced manufacturing operations, support production teams, and ensure equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Leadership

• Navigate and operate HMI controls for robotic and automated systems.
• Lead troubleshooting of part fit-up, system function, and machine performance issues.
• Absorb and operate laser cutting systems, automated bending/forming cells, robotics, and robotic welding systems.
• Work from CAD models, solid models, and blueprints.
• Program, validate, and support new products, prototypes, and R&D parts.
• Engage external suppliers or OEMs when required to resolve complex issues.

Programming, Setup & Technical Support

• Lead programming, operation, and maintenance of assigned manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot machine programming, logic, and function issues.
• Set up and operate specified machining centers and automated systems.
• Work from CAD models, solid models, and blueprints.
• Program, validate, and support new products, prototypes, and R&D parts.
• Engage external suppliers or OEMs when required to resolve complex issues.

Production Support & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including: On-time delivery, Quality, Takt time, Machine utilization.
• Support adherence to production schedules.
• Conduct quality checks of parts and assemblies.
• Perform time studies, parts analysis, and productivity evaluations.
• Recommend and implement process, programming, and equipment improvements.
• Optimize production efficiency by adjusting machine settings and workflows.

Training, Leadership & Collaboration

• Train new production employees on equipment operation and system functionality.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance to tenured production personnel.
• Facilitate operator preventive maintenance tasks and escalate issues as needed.
• Absorb and operate overhead and jib cranes with hoists.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs and documentation.

Safety, Maintenance & Professional Expectations

• Perform all work in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate, and highly productive manner.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform minor repairs and report breakdowns promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Wear required PPE and comply with all regulations.
• Maintain dependable attendance and support mandatory overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• A high school diploma is required.
• An associate degree in a focused technology field is preferred, but not required.

Experience & Certifications

• Experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, or machine operations.
• Robotics or programming certifications (preferred, not required).
• Welding certification (preferred, not required).
• Crane certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong experience with hand tools and measuring devices.
• Intermediate troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience operating or supporting: Laser cutting systems, Automated bending/forming cells, Robotics and robotic welding systems, Mechatronic systems.
• Knowledge of digital manufacturing tools (OEE, condition monitoring, smart technology).
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including: Welding and assembly, Cutting, forming, and part fit-up, Mechanical clamping systems, Basic math skills for inspection and measurement.
• Ability to operate overhead and jib cranes with hoists.
• Strong safety mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead and train others.
• Proven team player with leadership capability.

Training & Development

• TRUMPF University training: Advanced Robotic Programming with Arc Welding.
• Ongoing technical and safety training.

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

• This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and requires standing for extended periods, repetitive lifting and loading of parts up to 50 lbs, wearing required PPE, and working around automated equipment.
• Overtime may be required.

Why This Role Matters

• The Manufacturing Technician II is a key contributor to Stoughton Trailers’ advanced manufacturing capabilities and production reliability.
• By leading equipment operation, training others, solving complex technical issues, and optimizing processes, this role helps drive efficiency, maintain quality, and support continuous improvement.
• It serves as a critical progression step toward senior manufacturing, automation, or engineering support roles.