Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Socket.dev; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Support specialist to provide programming for plasma, CNC wood routing, and machining centers, while assisting Engineering with tooling and capex projects on a large campus.

You will write procedures, order parts, support Lean events, and help introduce new machines, contributing to CI initiatives on the shop floor for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating or programming CNC equipment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide machine-programming support for plasma, CNC wood routing, and CNC machining centers.
• Write or update manufacturing procedures as needed.
• Research and order parts, tools and materials for Manufacturing Engineering projects.
• Support Lean activities, including 5S and Kaizen events.
• Design simple production tools and fixtures; assist with new machine introductions and capex work.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC operation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide NC programming support for the plasma machine, CNC wood router equipment, and CNC machining center. Additional duties will be to support the Manufacturing Engineering Departments by developing tooling, ordering equipment, assisting in CI Projects, and other duties as needed.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide machine-programming support for the plasma machine
• Provide machine-programming support for the CNC wood routing machines
• Provide machine-programming support for the CNC machining center
• Write or update manufacturing procedures as needed
• Research and order parts, tools and other materials in support of Manufacturing Engineering projects
• Support company LEAN activities, this includes 5S and Kaizen events
• Design simple production tools and assembly fixtures
• Assist with new machine introductions and capex project work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have experience operating or programming CNC equipment
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Self-motivated
• Work independently and with others
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to stay focused
• Produce completed work
• Good salesmanship
• Fair and non-discriminating attitudes and practices
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities
• Resourcefulness in knowing where/how to get information as needed (cultivate personal resources)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• High school diploma
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the manufacturing and have in depth knowledge of machining processes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Functional Leaders: Engineering, Human Resources, Sales Operations, Sourcing.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.