Manufacturing Engineering Tech II

Hendrickson; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K / Pension

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Hendrickson in Somerset, KY seeks an experienced manufacturing technician to support paint and assembly processes, troubleshoot issues, and assist in problem isolation. You will back up axle, weld, and fab departments as needed, interpreting prints and data to improve tooling and processes.

The role requires five to seven years in a manufacturing facility, with strong mechanical aptitude, robotics/CNC training, and PLC knowledge. Shift is 2nd, with welding experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Interpret prints, sketches, verbal instructions, and mathematical data to identify tooling, gauging and fixturing.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Formal training in robotics systems, CNC controls, machining, and SPC.
• PLC programming knowledge and FANUC robotics background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply gauging, fixtures, and tooling concepts to assist in problem solving.
• Identify areas to improve tooling, cleanliness, operation sequences, or forming consistency to increase throughput or quality.
• Help maintain and control part programs for machining areas.
• Evaluate tooling and fixturing to determine optimum repair or improvement methods.
• Provide support to production associates as they assume greater responsibility.

Skills

Read drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Robot systems

CNC controls

PLC programming

Welding

Shift flexibility

FANUC robotics

AutoCAD

SPC

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

We are an 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.

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.