Interface Systems Technician — Lean Manufacturing

MPI Systems; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO

Job summary

MPI Systems in the United States is seeking an Interface Tech 1 to build, assemble, and calibrate equipment per schematics and procedures. The role supports lean manufacturing initiatives and requires reading safety rules and wiring diagrams, plus strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

You will start up new equipment, perform software installation, and ensure quality control checks. Welding may be required; a valid driver’s license is needed for material handling and site operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees including engineers and supervisors.
• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatics; ability to read schematics.
• Advanced skills in troubleshooting and diagnostics of mechanical and electrical components.
• Mechanical experience in assembly or repair.
• Welding experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Extensive troubleshooting: electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Basic math for units and conversions.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily lean meetings and support continuous improvements.
• Assemble equipment per schematics and procedures (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical).
• Startup newly built equipment including high voltage connections, software installation, calibration.
• Follow quality control checklists to verify operation.
• Use MPI interface manuals and work with other departments to resolve problems.
• Operate forklift, chain hoists and lift tables after training.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area as part of the LEAN culture.
• Assist lean manufacturing initiatives within the department and others.
• Follow OSHA and MPI safety procedures.
• Perform some welding of parts, equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading safety docs

Communication

Electrical fundamentals

PLC hydraulics pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical assembly/repair

Welding

Computer skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Driver's license

Job description

MPI Systems in the United States is seeking an Interface Tech 1 to build, assemble, and calibrate equipment per schematics and procedures. The role supports lean manufacturing initiatives and requires reading safety rules and wiring diagrams, plus strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

You will start up new equipment, perform software installation, and ensure quality control checks. Welding may be required; a valid driver’s license is needed for material handling and site operations.