Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Actalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Madison, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to write, maintain, and modify programs for machine operations, with a strong focus on Fanuc g-code and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role involves 80% floor work and 20% desk work, handling brake presses, robotics, and CNC equipment. It is a second-shift position following 3–6 months of first-shift training, with hours from 2 pm to 10 pm.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing or Automation.
• 3+ years of experience with programming equipment.
• 3+ years of experience with g-code.
• 3+ years of hands-on programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Write, maintain, and modify programs for machine operations.
• Support processes involved in fabricating parts.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects.
• Work with brake presses, manual brake presses, robotics, and CNC equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

G-code programming

Fanuc systems

Press brake & robotics

Mechanical & electrical skills

Education

Associate's degree in Manufacturing or Automation

Tools

CNC machines

Fanuc controls

Brake presses

Robotics

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will be instrumental in writing, maintaining, and modifying programs, as well as supporting the processes involved in machine operations for fabricating parts. In addition, this role involves supporting continuous improvement projects. This position requires proficiency in g-code programming, as it is foundational to all systems. The technician will spend 80% of their time on the production floor and 20% at a desk, working with equipment such as brake presses, manual brake presses, robotics, and CNC machines. The role is for the second shift, following initial training on the first shift for 3-6 months, and then transitioning to hours from 2 pm to 10 pm.

Responsibilities

• Write, maintain, and modify programs for machine operations.
• Support processes involved in fabricating parts.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects.
• Work with brake presses, manual brake presses, robotics, and CNC equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in g-code programming and working with Fanuc systems.
• Ability to operate press brake machines and robotics.
• Mechanical and electrical skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing or Automation.
• 3+ years of experience with programming equipment.
• 3+ years of experience with g-code.
• 3+ years of hands-on programming experience.

Work Environment

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for those early in their career seeking leadership opportunities. The company is expanding its main automation equipment capabilities, aiming to transition from running it twice a week to full-time on the second shift. The work environment involves a mix of time spent on the production floor and at a desk, with a focus on continuous improvement and technological advancement. Dress code is appropriate for a manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.77 - $34.81/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.