Advanced Manufacturing Technician

YRH - PACKSIZE LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

HSA/FSA

Life and disability insurance

Critical illness insurance

EAP program

Job summary

Packsize is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Technician to support the assembly, testing, and continuous improvement of electro‑mechanical machines. You will ensure products meet performance and quality specs before delivery while collaborating with design engineers, production, and QA teams.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise, the ability to read engineering drawings, and participation in Lean initiatives. Strong documentation and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Assoc degree in Manufacturing Tech or related field.
• 3+ years in machine assembly, testing, or manufacturing tech roles.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with hands-on experience.
• Familiar with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and precision.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP/ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and electrical assembly of machines per drawings.
• Develop and refine assembly/testing procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Set up and conduct machine tests including calibration and validation.
• Collect and analyze test data to verify tolerances and parameters.
• Collaborate with engineers to design fixtures, test rigs, and process docs.
• Identify and resolve issues; provide feedback for design/process improvements.
• Maintain records of steps, results, and nonconformances.
• Support new product introductions for prototypes and production builds.
• Participate in Lean, 5S, and root-cause analysis initiatives.
• Ensure safety and quality standards across operations.
• Train production staff in assembly, testing and commissioning standards.

Skills

Assoc degree

3+ years experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Test troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Teamwork & communication

MS Office/SAP familiarity

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3DX

Windchill

SAP

Job description

About Packsize

About Packsize 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 hourly range for this role is $37.50- 42.30; 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.

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.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• 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.

Packsize creates and maintains more efficient and sustainable packaging process flows from packing to unboxing. We’re propelling our customers and the industry forward, always looking to innovate and improve. At Packsize, packaging is much more than a box. It's about delivering what's right, for our customers, for their customers, and for our planet.