Automation Technician: Plating & Process Improvement

Hubbell Incorporated; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Oklahoma is seeking an Engineering Technician for the Plating Department to support engineering projects, replace aging machinery, and help optimize automated processes.

You will read drawings, set up dies and machines, monitor performance, and work with engineers and operators to improve throughput while maintaining safety and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on tooling development, CAD work with Inventor, and collaboration across teams to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience reading production prints and tolerancing conventions.
• Hands-on capability with machinery and safety practices.
• Ability to lead change and drive improvements in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, especially Autodesk Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Support machinery replacement projects in the Plating Department.
• Develop tooling and process knowledge for progressive metal forming.
• Assist engineers with tool fabrication and implementation.
• Provide PLC programming assistance to troubleshoot automation issues.
• Identify production bottlenecks and support automation improvements.
• Perform time studies and document processes for accuracy.

Skills

Reading production drawings

Tolerance interpretation

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Excel for tracking

CAD modeling

Autodesk Inventor

Measurement with calipers/micrometers

Electrical diagnostics

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

PLC programming

Gage blocks

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated in Oklahoma is seeking an Engineering Technician for the Plating Department to support engineering projects, replace aging machinery, and help optimize automated processes.

You will read drawings, set up dies and machines, monitor performance, and work with engineers and operators to improve throughput while maintaining safety and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on tooling development, CAD work with Inventor, and collaboration across teams to implement improvements.