Manufacturing Engineering Tech II

Hendrickson; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Somerset, KY seeks a skilled manufacturing support professional to aid paint and assembly processes, troubleshoot problems, and back up axle and weld/fab departments as needed. The role focuses on tooling, fixtures, and process improvement to boost throughput and quality.

Candidates should have substantial manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with robotics, CNC controls, AutoCAD, and PLC programming.

Qualifications

• Interpret prints, sketches, verbal instructions 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/fixturing for repairs or improvements.
• PLC programming knowledge; Shift: 2nd shift is required; FANUC robotics background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply gauging, fixtures and tooling concepts to solve problems.
• Identify areas to improve tooling, cleanliness, sequences, or forming for throughput/quality gains.
• Help maintain and control part programs for machining areas.
• Evaluate tooling/fixturing to determine optimal repair or improvement.
• Provide back-up support to production as employees assume greater manufacturing responsibilities.

Skills

Interpreting prints

Verbal instruction comprehension

Mathematical data interpretation

Mechanical aptitude

PLC programming knowledge

FANUC robotics background

Welding experience

Shift flexibility

Tools

AutoCAD

CNC controls

SPC

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.

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. 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.

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.