Manufacturing Engineering Tech II

Hendrickson; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Somerset, KY is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to support paint and assembly processes and troubleshoot problems in the facility. You will assist in problem isolation and provide back-up support to axle, weld, and fab departments as needed.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, can read prints, and possess formal training in robotics, CNC controls, machining, and SPC. Experience with AutoCAD, PLC programming, and FANUC robotics is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Interpret prints, sketches, and data to identify tooling and fixturing.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Formal training in robotics, CNC controls, machining, and SPC.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Evaluate tooling and fixturing to determine best repair or improvement.
• PLC programming knowledge.
• Shift: 2nd shift required.
• FANUC Robotics background preferred.
• Welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply gauging, fixtures, and tooling concepts to assist problem solving.
• Identify improvements to tooling, cleanliness, and operation sequences to boost throughput or product quality.
• Help maintain and control part programs for all machining areas.
• Evaluate tooling and fixturing for optimum method of repair or improvement.
• Provide support to production associates as they assume greater responsibilities.

Skills

Interpret prints/sketches

Mechanical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Education

Formal training in robotics systems, CNC controls, machining, and SPC

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

FANUC Robotics

Job description

Job Description

Position Purpose

Support the paint and assembly processes in the facility, troubleshoot and assist in problem isolation and solution. Provide back-up support to the axle and weld/fab departments as needed.

Essential Functions

• Apply concepts and details of gauging, fixtures and tooling to assist in problem solving.
• Identify areas in which tooling, cleanliness, operation sequences, or forming consistency can be improved to increase throughput or product quality.
• Help in maintaining and control part programs for all machining areas.
• When necessary, help to evaluate existing tooling and fixturing to determine optimum method of repair or improvement.
• Provide support to production associates as they assume greater responsibility in manufacturing functions.

Education and Training

Five to seven years' experience in manufacturing facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to interpret prints sketches, verbal instructions, and mathematical data to identify tooling, gauging and fixturing.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Formal training in robotics systems, CNC controls, machining, and SPC.
• AutoCAD experience a plus.
• Evaluate tooling and fixturing to determine optimum method of repair or improvement.
• PLC programming knowledge.
• Shift flexibility is a must. 2nd shift.
• FANUC Robotics background preferred.
• Welding Experience is a plus

Physical Demands

Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp Frequent use of firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pitching Occasional forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs including machine parts, parts boxes, equipment, and tool bag.

Environmental Conditions

Work Environment: Manufacturing. Lighting: Adequate. Ventilation: Adequate. There is welding smoke from the process that is visible in the air. Temperature: Non-Temperature Controlled. Humidity, Heat, Cold are factors during the year.

Benefits

• We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation.
• We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
• We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.