Continuous Improvement Engineering Tech

Flexaust-Inc; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexaust, Inc. in Warsaw, Indiana is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Technician to help enhance manufacturing equipment and production processes. You will work on equipment design, installation, process improvements, and automation projects, applying a strong mechanical skillset and curiosity.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting PLCs, reading schematics, and collaborating with teams to drive efficiency. Travel may be required for projects and supplier visits.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Understanding of PLC programming concepts.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience with equipment assembly, installation, machining, welding, or fabrication.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Participate in design and implementation of equipment and process improvements using CAD software.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, and process-related issues.
• Build, assemble, install, and modify manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Perform machining, welding, fabrication, and equipment integration as needed.
• Create drawings, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment installations, automation projects, and facility improvements.
• Travel as needed for projects, training, and supplier visits.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing equipment

PLC concepts

Electrical schematics

Machining

Welding

Fabrication

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Tools

CAD software

Job description

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TECHNICIAN

Flexaust, Inc.

Flexaust is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Technician to help improve manufacturing equipment and production processes. We are looking for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, technical curiosity, and a willingness to learn. This position offers opportunities to participate in equipment design, installation, process improvements, and automation projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Participate in the design and implementation of manufacturing equipment and process improvements using CAD software.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, and process-related issues.
• Build, assemble, install, and modify manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Perform machining, welding, fabrication, and equipment integration as needed.
• Create drawings, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment installations, automation projects, and facility improvements.
• Travel as needed for projects, training, and supplier visits.

Requirements

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Understanding of PLC programming concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience with equipment assembly, installation, machining, welding, or fabrication.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow.