ILC - Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Trodat Trotec Group; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Laminations in New Bern, NC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Technician to maintain and repair equipment, plant systems, and light facilities. The role includes preventive maintenance, diagnosing failures, and ensuring safety compliance.

You will manage machine upgrades, coordinate with vendors, and perform daily SAP transactions to track work orders and costs. A strong problem-solving background and Lean/5S knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/associates preferred.
• 3+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of machine control principles, wiring, and ladder logic PLCs preferred.
• Must possess valid Driver's and Forklift licenses.
• Able to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment.
• On-call for machine failures and diagnoses to restore operation.
• Install safety guarding and monitor machine safety and improvements.
• Manage machine upgrade projects and vendor collaborations for repairs.
• Record maintenance work logs, costs, and labor in SAP.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

5S principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or associate degree

3+ years maintenance experience

Driver's license

Forklift license

Tools

SAP

PC / Windows tools

Job description

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ILC - Manufacturing Engineer Technician

PRODUCTION CONTROL Full Time Innovative Laminations, New Bern, NC, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining and repairing the machinery, plant equipment, tools and systems used in manufacturing, shipping and other production processes as well as light facilities maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on a wide variety of electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical and pneumatic equipment and production systems.
• On call for all machine failures and works timely to diagnose issues and get machine back running.
• Responsible for all machine implementations, diagnostics, leveling, aligning, commissioning, etc.
• Manages and sees through with all machine upgrade projects.
• Installs necessary safety guarding and continuously monitors machine safety and improvement.
• Uses knowledge of fabrication and machining to make parts and repairs, including use of lathe, milling machine, welder and other available tools and resources.
• Collaborates with local machine shop or other vendors in order to make more complicated repairs, spare parts, or new machine builds.
• Responsible for ILC's lamination roller inventory, sending rollers out for grinding, recoating, and tracking roller life and failure reasons.
• Maintains maintenance work log and work orders, tracking costs and labor.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment.
• Works with Manufacturing Manager to reach production goals and objectives.
• Makes daily transactions in SAP as needed.
• Report Worker's Comp. incidents to Human Resources.
• Bring employee issues and concern to the attention of the Manufacturing Manager and/or the Human Resources Director.
• Perform other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Operates all types of forklifts.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task and work independently or in a team environment.
• Computer proficiency: Basic to Intermediate PC skills, Windows, Microsoft Excel and Word and Internet use to navigate and search how to look up different sites and get specific information.
• Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization as well as customers and/or vendors.
• Must be able to remain focused on the daily tasks of the job as specified above in order to maintain overall accuracy, meet daily deadline requirements, and meet overall performance expectations of the job.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, design, testing and implementation.
• Excellent project, planning, change and time management capabilities.
• Efficiently communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Possess good judgment and decision making skills.
• Understanding of flow manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, and 5s principles.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, technical or associates degree preferred; knowledge of machine control principles, wiring, and ladder logic PLC programs preferred, plus experience in manufacturing environment. Must also possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance capacity.
• Must possess valid Driver's and Forklift licenses.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions and documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, or oral.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions, both oral and written.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.