Engineering Technician - 2nd shift

IFA- North America LLC; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

IFA North America LLC in Summerville, SC provides mechanical and technical support for CNC production machinery, focusing on optimizing manufacturing methods, diagnosing issues, and implementing preventative maintenance to boost reliability and productivity.

The role involves working with machine builders, assisting engineers on prototypes, reading blueprints and GD&T, and developing tooling or fixtures as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree preferred; experience and certifications are considered.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing facility.
• CAD modeling and detailing in SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCad.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.
• Technical assistance in the operation and programming of CNC equipment.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of production machines; develop/maintain process documents.

Skills

CNC machining

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office

Blueprint reading

GD&T

5S / problem solving

Proactive problem solving

Education

Two-Year Technical Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCad

Job description

Job Summary

Provides overall technical support for complex CNC production machinery and equipment. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing manufacturing methods; diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment, process, and tooling issues; implementing preventative and predictive maintenance strategies; designing, fabricating, and executing long-term corrective actions to improve reliability, performance, and productivity.

Performs highly technical work requiring independent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making within established policies, procedures, and industry best practices. Works with minimal supervision while effectively managing priorities and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Provides technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations
• Technical assistance in the operation and programming of CNC machining equipment
• Technical assistance in operating production machines, machine changeovers, preventive maintenance and developing / maintaining process documents.
• Ability to perform quality inspections using attribute and variable gauging.
• Diagnoses and correct problems with production machinery.
• Ability to create mechanical drawings for machine components.
• Work in coordination with representatives from various machine builders and colleagues.
• Be involved in machine installation and moves from a mechanical technician perspective.
• Develop and design tools or fixtures as needed.
• Participates in teams and cross-functional groups.
• Assists engineering in the running of prototypes and new program development.
• Ability to complete projects from beginning to end with little supervision.
• Basic understanding of Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical schematics.

Education

• Two-Year Technical Degree preferred, experience and certifications are considered.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing facility.
• CAD modeling and detailing, SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCad.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Basic Knowledge of PLC logic and related controls. Understanding manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement methods such as 5S and Team Problem Solving.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and drawings.
• Experience in machine building or automation troubleshooting.
• Technical knowledge of machine tools and machining processes.
• Technical knowledge of assembly processes.

Desired – Education/Skills/Experience

• CNC machining experience.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• General MS Office suite ability.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 90% of the time
• Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 75% of the time
• Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 40% of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis: 30% of the time
• Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis: 10% of the time
• Must be able to push/pull materials using motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment on an infrequent basis: 20% of the time
• Must be able to sit at a workstation: 80% of the time
• Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
• Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
• Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

AAP/EEO Statement

IFA North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IFA North America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.