Engineering Technician - Machining

ZipRecruiter; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their skilled machining team. This hands-on role involves collaborating with engineering and operations to enhance manufacturing processes and quality standards. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, you'll be pivotal in diagnosing production issues and providing technical support to machinists. Enjoy a great work-life balance with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and a robust 401K match. If you're passionate about machining and eager to make a difference in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Paid overtime

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Vacation

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production support roles.
• Ability to read blueprints and provide technical support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturing solutions.
• Assist in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Technician - Machining
Fremont, Ohio

GREAT medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits available after 30 days of employment plus PAID OVERTIME!

A 1st shift Engineering Technician opening at a company like this is hard to find...DON'T let this job pass you by!

Join one of the best working cultures in the area at a company with a 4.4 Google rating

Work with a team that is passionate about machining, assist them in heading to the next level by making CI and quality improvements.

Excellent hours, work Monday-Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and enjoy three day weekends every weekend.

Work with a successful, skilled machining team with an average tenure of nine years.

Enjoy cars, racing or if you're just a "gear-head," you will love the product line that our client manufactures.

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Profitable, successful manufacturer is adding an Engineering Technician to their team in their specialized manufacturing environment. As the Engineering Technician, you will report to a Production Manager with almost seven years of experience with the company. You will be responsible for the following daily tasks:

• Collaborate with engineering and operations to develop and improve solutions for manufacturing.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve production floor issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist in root cause analysis of quality issues and provide feedback to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and improve product quality.
• Provide technical support to machinists, including tooling, fixturing and machine issues.
• Monitor the floor and ensure that production is running smoothly.
• Update and review blueprints, ensuring they accurately reflect current production requirements and standards.
• Maintain thorough documentation of issues and process changes.
• Although rare, backup Operators when needed to run equipment.
• Other duties as directed by the Production Manager.

This is a hands-on position that requires qualified candidates to be on the production floor up to 80% of their day and willing to fill in, as needed, on the shop floor. The primary goal of this position will be to work closely with operations to improve quality standards, continuous improvement and support production. Candidates should enjoy mentoring and coaching others, problem-solving, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, enjoy building rapport on the floor and working within a team of manufacturing professionals. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) after 30 days of employment, life insurance, 401K (100% up to 4%), paid holidays, short-term disability, paid overtime and vacation.

1st Shift Hours:

Monday-Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

REQUIREMENTS for the Engineering Technician:

1. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
2. At least 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role supporting production, such as engineering, quality, operations, etc.
3. Experience working in machining environments.
4. The ability to read blueprints.
5. Microsoft Office experience, including basic Word and Excel skills.

Skills but NOT required:

1. Job shop experience.
2. Experience with continuous improvement activities.
3. Mechanical aptitude.
4. SolidWorks and/or Mastercam software.
5. Root cause analysis and corrective actions.
6. Tooling troubleshooting.

Reasons to work for this organization:
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance – available after 30 days of employment.
Excellent 401K match of 100% up to 4%.
If you like racing, cars or high performance vehicles, this job is for you!
The average tenure of their staff (hourly and salary) is over NINE years of employment.

Excellent work/life balance with flexibility, minimal work on Fridays and almost never on Saturdays.

Google rating of 4.4.