Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Kirby Risk; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision

Life insurance & Employee Assistance

401(k) with company match & Profit-Shu

Job summary

Kirby Risk is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our team and directly support production by resolving manufacturing issues and ensuring product quality. This onsite role focuses on providing technical assistance to assemblers, managing tool setups, and interpreting setup instructions to ensure parts meet specifications.

The position emphasizes data capture, measurement tools, and professional communication with suppliers and customers, with a 1st shift schedule in a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field or 2 years equivalent work experience
• Ability to track and report on the success of projects
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Self-directed, compassionate, and independent work ethic
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude; MS Office preferred

Responsibilities

• Capture analytical data and provide technical production support
• Ability to read and interpret setup instructions
• Perform setups on termination presses and ensure equipment meets required specs before turning equipment over to production
• Operate and read measurement tools to validate part quality
• Demonstrate professionalism when representing the company in all communications with outside suppliers, service providers, internal and external customers
• Follow all company policies and procedures

Skills

Read/setup instructions

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

MS Office

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree or 2 years related experience

Tools

Measurement tools

Setup equipment

Job description

We're hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to work as a team member and directly support production, helping resolve manufacturing issues.

Kirby Risk Service Center

a division of Kirby Risk Corporation specializing in electrical wiring,

control panels, and mechanical manufacturing.

What You'll Do as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician

In this role, you'll provide technical assistance to production assemblers by managing tool setups to ensure quality products meet customer specifications.

You'll:

• Capture analytical data and provide technical production support
• Ability to read and interpret setup instructions
• Perform setups on termination presses and ensure equipment meets required specs before turning equipment over to production
• Operate and read measurement tools to validate part quality
• Demonstrate professionalism when representing the company in all communications with outside suppliers, service providers, internal and external customers
• Follow all company policies and procedures

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field or 2 years equivalent work experience
• Ability to track and report on the success of projects
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and successfully meet several deadlines at once while maintaining attention to detail and organization
• Self-directed, compassionate, and independent work ethic
• Possess excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude; MS Office preferred

What to Expect in This Role

• Primarily onsite, indoors, controlled temperature environment
• Ability to perform essential functions of the role in a work environment with a variation of noise levels, including high to moderate noise due to hand tools, machinery, heavy equipment, moving motorized vehicles, alarms, vibration, and general conversations
• Schedule: 1st Shift

Why Kirby Risk?

Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.

When you join Kirby Risk, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a company where you can build a career.

Benefits That Work for You

We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing