Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Kirby Risk Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Risk Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Lafayette, IN for an on-site 1st shift role. You will support production by managing tool setups, reading setup instructions, and helping ensure quality parts meet customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has an engineering qualification or equivalent experience, strong data capture and MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy while communicating effectively with teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering OR 2 years related work experience.
• Ability to track and report on project success and milestones.
• Strong attention to detail and organization in a fast-paced setting.
• Good communication and computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical production support and capture analytical data.
• Read and interpret setup instructions to configure equipment.
• Perform setups on termination presses and verify specs before production.
• Operate and read measurement tools to validate part quality.
• Represent Kirby Risk professionally in communications with suppliers and customers.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical data capture

Read setup instructions

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Measurement tools

Terminations presses

Job description

3574 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 15, 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.

3574 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA