Engineering Technician - Forest, VA

ZipRecruiter; Forest; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in industrial packaging is seeking an Engineering Technician in Ontario, Canada. This role involves supporting engineering and operations through the assembly and testing of automated machinery, alongside troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical components. Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with a minimum of 5 years experience is required. The position includes opportunities for domestic travel and a competitive salary starting at $23.00 per hour.

Benefits

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in technical support.
• Experience with industrial equipment is a plus.
• Capability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering/Operations in development and application projects.
• Assemble and break down automated machinery.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform necessary repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Communication

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Forklift

Measurement tools

Assembly tools

Job description

Overview

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers. We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary

Starting at $23.00/hourly

Summary

As an Engineering Technician your primary role is to support Engineering/Operations in development and application projects. This includes but is not limited to assembling and breaking down automated machinery, conducting tests on development projects and recording all the relevant data under minimal supervision. You would also be required to troubleshoot equipment and perform the necessary repairs of both electrical and mechanical components. You will also be required to effectively communicate and coordinate with external customers globally.

Essential Functions

• Strong Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical equipment components.
• Assemble and breakdown prototype equipment in the lab and in the field, under minimal direction from an engineer.
• Setup and perform product testing with minimal supervision.
• Ability to utilize basic measurement tools (tape measure, caliper and micrometer).
• Ability to utilize common assembly tools (drills, hammers and wrenches).
• Ability to use a forklift.
• Ability to use advanced assembly/fabrication methods. (Welding/Plasma cutting and light machining).
• Collect, document and communicate data and observations amongst team.
• 10 - 20% domestic travel
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Education: Associates degree or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience.
• Experience in development or technical support of industrial equipment a plus.
• Experience working directly with engineers in a technical support capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics required.

Functional Success Drivers

• Safety & Security
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Detailed Oriented
• Independence
• Analysis Skills
• Customer Focus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee\'s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.