Engineering Technician 1 - 1796

Dotson; Newberry (SC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dotson is seeking an Engineering Technician 1 to support the manufacturing process in rubber molding. You will assist in setup, operation, testing and maintenance of equipment, participate in trials, and help train operators to ensure safe, efficient production.

Under engineering supervision, you will read blueprints, interpret shop orders, and contribute to process development while adhering to 5S, safety, environmental, and quality policies.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of rubber injection molding.
• Accredited technical program or skilled trades training.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate rubber molding production machines.
• Test and inspect equipment for safe, efficient operation and perform routine maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and shop orders to determine setup and sequence.
• Assist in process development and engineering trials.
• Provide operator training and follow safety, 5S and quality procedures.

Skills

Interpret instructions

Follow directions

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Data analysis

Job description

Engineering Technician 1 - 1896

Job Summary

Under the direction of engineering staff, supports all phases of the manufacturing process, including the setup, operation, testing, and maintenance of rubber molding equipment, tools, and machinery. Assists in process development and troubleshooting, participates in engineering trials, and provides operator training to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.

Job Duties

• Perform work associated with automation improvements, new plant layouts, installation, calibration and operation of production machines
• Set up, adjust and operate machinery in support of the production process, as needed
• Test and inspect machines to determine safe and efficient operation, perform routine maintenance and fix standard malfunctions
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop order to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation
• Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products, such as machinery or equipment and measuring instruments
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under direct supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of rubber injection molding
• Require accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) for communication, documentation, and data analysis.

Competencies/ Skills

• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical Thinking and Problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Process troubleshooting
• Mechanical aptitude
• Hands-on assembly and repair

Physical Requirements

Environmental Factors

Competencies/Skills

Equipment Use

• Yes
• General vision
• Yes
• Works alone
• Yes
• Reading simple
• Yes
• Computer
• No
• Close vision
• Yes
• Works with others
• No
• Reading complex
• No
• Telephone
• Yes
• Clear Speech
• Yes
• Verbal face-to-face
• Yes
• Writing simple
• Yes
• Calculator
• Yes
• Hearing
• Yes
• Extended days
• No
• Writing complex
• Yes
• Copy machine
• Yes
• Hand/ finger dexterity
• Yes
• Weekend work
• Yes
• Perceive/comprehend
• No
• Fax
• No
• Flexibility (upper/lower)
• Yes
• Mechanical equipment
• No
• Math skills simple
• Yes
• Maintenance tools
• F
• Standing
• No
• Electrical equipment
• No
• Math skills complex
• Yes
• Process machines
• O
• Sitting
• No
• Pressurized equipment
• Yes
• Judgement calls
• No
• Packaging machines
• R
• Kneeling
• No
• Burning materials
• Yes
• Decision making
• Yes
• Lab equipment
• R
• Stooping
• No
• Varying temperatures
• Yes
• Good communication written
• Yes
• Measuring Devices
• O
• Bending
• No
• High places
• Yes
• Good communication verbal
• No
• Automobile
• R
• Lifting
• No
• Fumes/odors
• Yes
• Ability to lead
• No
• Powered industrial equipment
• 30lb
• Lifting, pulling, pushing
• Yes
• Dirt/dust
• Yes
• Team work
• Yes
• R
• Pulling
• No
• Gases
• Yes
• Problem solving
• No