Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Kirby Risk Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kirby Risk Corporation in Lafayette, IN is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support production and resolve manufacturing issues. You’ll provide technical assistance to assemblers, manage tool setups, and ensure parts meet customer specifications in a primarily onsite, controlled environment.

1st shift responsibilities include validating equipment and materials before production handover. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in engineering or 2 years related experience,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or 2 years related experience required.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail skills.
• MS Office proficiency preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret setup instructions and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Capture analytical data and provide technical production support.
• Read and interpret setup instructions.
• Perform setups on termination presses and ensure equipment meets specs before production handover.
• Operate and read measurement tools to validate part quality.
• Represent the company professionally in communications with suppliers and customers.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in engineering

2 years related work experience

Tools

Measurement tools

Setup equipment

Job description

3574 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 3:59 AM

We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician who can work as a team member and support production directly to provide the best solutions to resolve manufacturing issues.

Kirby Risk Service Center, a division of Kirby Risk Corporation specializing in electrical wiring, control panel, 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 product to 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 ensuring 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 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: 1 st 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
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

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3574 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA