Engineering Shop Technician - Prototyping & CNC

MANN+HUMMEL; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mann+Hummel in Gastonia, North Carolina, is seeking a skilled Engineering Shop Technician to support engineering and manufacturing workflows. You will operate and maintain shop machinery, follow blueprints, and assist engineers with prototype development and testing, while ensuring a safe, organized work environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in a production setting, strong measurement and drawing-reading skills, and proficiency with MS Office and CAD tools to document changes and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in engineering or related field is a plus.
• 3-5 years’ experience as Manufacturing Assembly Technician or a shop technician in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment in the engineering shop.
• Follow technical specifications and blueprints for accurate production.
• Assist engineers in prototype development and experiments.
• Collaborate with engineering team to troubleshoot and refine prototypes.
• Perform routine maintenance on shop tools and equipment.
• Report malfunctions and coordinate repairs.
• Manage and organize materials and components in the shop.
• Track inventory levels and notify when replenishment is needed.
• Adhere to safety protocols and address hazards promptly.
• Keep detailed records of equipment maintenance and shop activities.
• Document changes to prototypes or machinery.
• Process prototype orders.

Skills

Machinery operation

Reading blueprints

Measurement skills

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification (advantage)

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Mann+Hummel in Gastonia, North Carolina, is seeking a skilled Engineering Shop Technician to support engineering and manufacturing workflows. You will operate and maintain shop machinery, follow blueprints, and assist engineers with prototype development and testing, while ensuring a safe, organized work environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in a production setting, strong measurement and drawing-reading skills, and proficiency with MS Office and CAD tools to document changes and