Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer Technician: Automation & Process

Western Partitions, Inc.

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

401(k) retirement savings plan with 1:

Job summary

Western Partitions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Technician to join our steel fabrication and assembly team in Utah.

You will provide hands-on technical support to the Manufacturing Engineering department, helping implement, validate, troubleshoot, and continuously improve processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation, and production systems. The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience, CAD proficiency, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, maintenance, or a related technical environment.
Hands on tooling fabrication and implementation.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, Revit).
Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and mechanical aptitude.
Proficiency with common measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
Experience collecting and logging manufacturing data.

Responsibilities

Support Manufacturing Engineers with the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
Troubleshoot production equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation, and process issues.
Perform measurements, inspections, testing, data collection, and process studies.
Build, modify, and validate fixtures, tooling, prototypes, and production aids.
Assist with installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and automated systems.
Support robotic and automated manufacturing systems, including basic programming, setup, and troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, equipment documentation, and engineering records.
Assist with process capability studies, time studies, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement activities.
Support engineering trials, prototype builds, first-article production, and process validation.
Assist with CAD modifications and creation of basic engineering drawings, layouts, and manufacturing documentation.
Maintain engineering tools, test equipment, fixtures, and prototype equipment.
Provide hands-on support during equipment and process launches.
Verify that implemented engineering changes are functioning as intended and properly documented.
Collect and analyze production data to support engineering decisions.
Support Lean Manufacturing, 6S, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives.