Senior Engineering Technician Operations

About the role

The Engineering Technician installs and starts manufacturing machines in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Provides operator initial training on manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities

• Small project management involving both technical and contractor management skills
• Extensive experience in either the rollforming industry or a related industry
• Production management experience
• Ability to self-direct in a field environment given the goals of the project
• Ability to install and startup equipment
• Fabrication skills for installation and rebuild purposes
• Initial operator training for startup of equipment
• General electrical installation capabilities

Qualifications

• Planning – an ability to think ahead and plan machine installations
• Management – the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including layout, assembly and production equipment
• Product development experience
• Performs quality checks, to include orientation and attention to detail
• Problem analysis and problem resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to solve complex problems and a variety of changing situations
• Solid decision making skills

Education and experience

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Computer assisted design proficiency
• Computer proficiency
• The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience

Physical demands

• Lifting – occasional, up to 75 lbs.
• Standing – 8+ hours per day
• Walking – off and on, 4-6 hours per day
• Body positions – squatting, bending, extending arms, stooping, reaching overhead
• Grasping – both hands up to 8 hours per day
• Sitting – none
• Pushing – occasionally
• Climbing – occasionally
• Availability to travel 75% or more

Work environment

Office & Manufacturing Plant

Benefits

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Service Day