Manufacturing Engineer

ACTalent; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

PTO

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Davenport, IA is seeking a hands-on Production Support professional for the 3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:00 AM). The role focuses on sustaining uptime, welding operations, and assisting various teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting MES and welding processes, training operators, and documenting processes. This onsite position offers comprehensive benefits and overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual and robotic welding systems.
• Troubleshooting for automated and manual manufacturing processes.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Comfortable with ambiguity or changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Support 3rd shift production operations to maintain uptime and productivity.
• Assist operators, maintenance teams, and salaried staff with production issues.
• Troubleshoot MES issues and welding processes (manual and robotic).
• Train operators on processes and equipment.
• Support implementation and execution of new/man existing manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.
• Participate in process improvement and project activities.

Skills

Manual welding

Robotic welding

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Excel

Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support 3rd shift production operations to maintain uptime and productivity.
• Assist operators, maintenance teams, and salaried staff with production issues.
• Troubleshoot MES (Manufacturing Execution System) issues and both automated and manual welding processes.
• Train operators on processes and equipment.
• Support the implementation and execution of new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.
• Participate in process improvement and project-related activities.

Essential Skills

• Experience with manual and robotic welding systems.
• Troubleshooting skills for automated and manual manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous or changing situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Fanuc robotics welding experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to follow up on work tickets, action items, and team communications.
• Strong documentation skills.

Work Environment

The role is based on the 3rd shift, requiring work from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM with potential for overtime and weekend work. The position involves hands-on support in a fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of production support activities with minimal supervision.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Davenport, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47.12 - $47.12/hr.

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Davenport, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Davenport,IA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.