Advanced Manufacturing Technician

Packsize International; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Accident Coverage

ID Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Packsize International in Louisville, KY, is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Technician to support mechanical and electrical assembly, testing, and continuous improvement of electro‑mechanical machines. You will work with design engineers and production teams to ensure devices meet performance and quality specifications before delivery.

You will develop procedures, run functional tests, analyze data, and contribute to root-cause analyses while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years in machine assembly, testing, or manufacturing engineering technician roles.
• Hands-on experience with industrial machinery and automated systems.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and test specs.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and electrical assembly of machines per drawings/specifications.
• Develop and refine assembly and testing procedures for efficiency and accuracy.
• Set up machine functional tests; calibrate and troubleshoot performance.
• Collect data to verify tolerances and operational parameters.
• Collaborate with engineers on fixtures, test rigs, and process docs.
• Maintain records of steps, results, and nonconformances.
• Support NPI by validating assembly/testing for prototypes and production.
• Participate in Lean/5S and root cause analysis projects.
• Ensure safety and quality standards in all operations.
• Train production staff on assembly, testing, and commissioning standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Measurement & data

ERP/MRP (SAP)

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Education

Associate degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

3DX

Windchill

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description:

Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.

About the Role

The Advanced Manufacturing Technician plays a key role in supporting the assembly, testing, and continuous improvement of electro‑mechanical machine production. This position focuses on developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical assembly processes, as well as ensuring machines meet performance, reliability, and quality standards before delivery. Working closely with design engineers, production and quality, the technician ensures that every machine is built and tested to customer aligned specifications.

What You’ll Do

• Support the mechanical and electrical assembly of machines and production equipment according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assist in developing and refining assembly and testing procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Set up and conduct machine functional tests, including calibration, performance validation, and troubleshooting.
• Collect and analyze test data to verify that machines meet required tolerances and operational parameters.
• Collaborate with engineers to design and implement assembly fixtures, test rigs, and process documentation.
• Identify and resolve assembly or testing issues, providing feedback to engineering for design or process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of assembly steps, test results, and nonconformance reports.
• Support new product introductions by validating assembly and testing processes for prototype and production builds.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and root cause analysis projects.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards throughout assembly and testing operations.
• Train and assist production technicians in new product assembly, testing and commissioning standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Preferred: Associate degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in machine assembly, testing, or manufacturing engineering technician roles.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with hands‑on experience assembling industrial machinery or automated systems.
• Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and control issues during testing and commissioning.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and test specifications (3DX, Windchill, AutoCAD or SolidWorks experience helpful).
• Prior experience troubleshooting, repairing, and performing planned maintenance on current Packsize equipment is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and precision.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable using measurement tools, test equipment, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production requirements.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite experience, ability to learn and navigate ERP/MRP systems (SAP).

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is $78,000-$88,000 USD ; however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate’s prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.

If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.

Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate’s prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well‑being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well‑being.

Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.