Engineering Technician

Enerpac Tool Group; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerpac Tool Group in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineer Tech to program and operate CNC machines, using CAD/CAM to support production and prepare labor, material, and time estimates.

You will read blueprints, set up tooling, work with engineers to improve processes, and help standardize operations to reduce costs while maintaining safety and quality. Monday–Friday shift, with potential Saturday work when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in drafting, design, manufacturing technology, or equivalent; continue education to Manufacturing Engineer while gaining practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in CNC manufacturing processes and process improvement within a Lean environment.
• Fluent demonstrated CNC programming skills on lathes and machining centers is expected.

Responsibilities

• Programming, Writing/Editing, setup, and operation of CNC machines and machining centers per process sheets.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and specs to determine dimensions, tolerances, and setup requirements.
• Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials on mills and lathes.
• Calculate and set controls for speed, feed, and depth; enter commands for CNC machines.
• Develop component drawings using form, fit, and function assembly drawings.
• Perform cost-estimating functions; operate CAD/CAM tools to design tooling and fixtures.
• Advise engineers on design discrepancies and manufacturing limitations; propose cost-efficient improvements.
• Assist engineers with establishing labor standards for CNC equipment.
• Identify external vendors for tooling/fixtures and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with Focused Factory team to improve processes and standardize methods.
• Share knowledge with other engineers to improve quality and profitability.
• Support training programs for other machinists.
• Identify equipment needs and prepare capital equipment justifications.

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD

Oracle ERP

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Speeds & Feeds

Micrometers

Unit conversion

MS Office

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate Degree in drafting, design, manufacturing technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/E

Inventor

Oracle ERP

Job description

Overview

ENERPAC TOOL GROUP - Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 100 countries. The Company makes complex, often hazardous jobs possible safely and efficiently. Enerpac Tool Group's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in MKE, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/ .

Summary - basic function of the role

Engineer Techs are an integral part of the team supporting the manufacture of key Enerpac and Simplex products. Program and operate CNC equipment safely, timely, and efficiently while utilizing CAD/CAM technology to support production requirements. Prepare cost estimates by reviewing labor, material, and time requirements, blueprints, specifications, and other related documents. Identify areas of improvement within the operation and continue to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.

Shift: Monday - Friday; 6 - 3:30 pm or 7:00am - 3:30 pm, Saturdays when production needs exist.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Programming, Writing/Editing, setup, and operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers in accordance with the manufacturing method/process sheets.
2. Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Applies knowledge of composition and machinability of materials with knowledge of machines, tooling and capabilities to help develop standardized processes.
3. Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills and lathes.
4. Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
5. Using current design standards and processes, develops component part drawings from form, fit and function assembly drawings. Applies knowledge of composition and machinability of ferrous and non-ferrous materials with knowledge of machines, tooling and capabilities to develop standardized processes
6. Performs cost-estimating functions as needed on new or pending orders. Operate AutoCAD and/or Pro E equipment to design and develop tooling and fixtures.
7. Advise engineers of design discrepancies and manufacturing process limitations of CNC equipment and makes recommendations to improve part function or manufacturability to run product in most cost-efficient manner.
8. Assists engineers with establishment of accurate labor standards for CNC equipment to establish accurate costs.
9. Identifies and qualifies outside vendors supplying raw materials, subcontract machining and other processes. Negotiates contracts with vendors and follows up on services to insure quality and timely delivery. Investigates and approves outside vendors for tooling and fixtures as needed.
10. Works closely with the Focused Factory team to continuously improve and standardize current processes; develops and implements improved processes and incorporates into designs. Investigates and troubleshoots process problems as they occur and takes necessary corrective actions. Confers with Engineering to assure designs fit the best manufacturing processes. Request engineering changes to reduce costs, improve quality or decrease manufacturing times. Coordinates implementation of approved changes.
11. Confer with other manufacturing engineers to share knowledge and corrective actions to enhance/improve overall company quality and profitability.
12. Provides support in developing training programs/sessions of other machinists.
13. Identifies equipment needs and further investigates and prepares capital equipment justifications.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in the use of 2D computer aided design.
• Working knowledge of 3D computer aided design (Pro/E or Inventor preferred).
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP system products preferred (Routings, BOMS, and outside processing).
• Ability to read and understand engineering blue prints.
• Strong Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) skills
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds for machining all types of metals
• Able to use micrometers, electronic gauges, calipers, and similar tools
• Knowledge of metric conversion - ability to work in metric and English units
• Proficient with MS office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and Power Point.
• Continuous Improvement background and Expertise in methods and tools.
• Excellent communication skills - internal and external Customers

Educat ion and Experience

Education Requirements : Associate Degree in drafting, design, manufacturing technology, or equivalent; technical diploma/certificate . We would expect the person holding this position to further their education to become a Manufacturing Engineer by education while gaining the practical experience in this role.

Experience Requirements : 3-5 years of experience in CNC manufacturing processes and process improvement within a Lean environment accepted. Fluent demonstrated CNC programming skills on lathes and machining centers is expected.

Certification Requirements : N/A

Physical Demands

Employee will lift 1-30 pounds intermittently and may have to lift documents/work materials up to 40 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk to a variety of primary work locations. Employee will need manual (hand) dexterity to assemble/repair small parts for long periods of time. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members at all levels within a diverse workforce.

Work Environment

Employee will be in a manufacturing environment where they may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to vibration. Employee will be exposed to elevated levels of noise on the plant floor.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

N/A

Key External Contacts/Clients

N/A

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information.

If you're looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.