Engineering Technician 2 - Royal Switchgear

Dotson; Bessemer (AL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dotson seeks an Engineering Tech II to assist across design, development, production, testing, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and machinery. You will support automation improvements, layouts, installation, calibration, and operation of production machines.

Under general supervision, you will read blueprints, interpret specifications and contribute to process improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program.
• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Supervision is general; problems escalated as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, production, testing, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, tools and machinery.
• Set up, adjust and operate production machinery as needed.
• Test and inspect machines for safe, efficient operation; perform routine maintenance and fix standard malfunctions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine machine setup and operation sequence.
• Devise, fabricate and assemble mechanical components for products and instruments.
• Complete all required documents accurately.
• Adhere to 5S and safety, environmental and quality policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpret work instructions

Follow written directions

Verbal communication

Written communication

Meet deadlines

Independent work

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Design expertise

Education

Technical school accreditation

Job description

Engineering Tech II Job Summary

Under direction of engineering staff, assists in all phases of the design, development, production, testing, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, tools and machinery.

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 general supervision
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff
• Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
• Require accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program and 2 to 4 years of experience
• Provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group

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
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Leadership skills
• Design expertise

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