Manufacturing Engineering - Technician II

Grote Industries, Inc.; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grote Industries, Inc. is seeking a Technician II in Madison, IN, responsible for operating, maintaining, and adjusting process equipment to ensure the highest quality products and prototypes. The role involves training team members, real-time monitoring of processes, and maintaining production machinery.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in a technical field and five years of manufacturing experience. Strong knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to read technical plans are critical for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.
• Five years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated and manual equipment safely and independently.
• Train employees on machinery startup and operation.
• Maintain, calibrate, monitor equipment settings using SPC data.
• Load, align, receive, inspect materials throughout manufacturing.
• Test, inspect, and disposition finished products and prototypes.
• Enter process data into SPC and manufacturing databases.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering principles

Manufacturing processes

Electronics knowledge

Computer hardware/software understanding

Ability to read technical plans

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Job description

Madison, IN, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Business Title: Technician II

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Position Summary: This position is responsible operating, maintaining, and adjusting process equipment as necessary to either manufacture the product and/or to create prototype parts needed to verify new processes, equipment, and product designs. The Technician II will provide real time monitoring of the processes to ensure fabrication of the highest quality products and prototypes. The Technician II will have responsibilities for the production facility, and the training all team members on processes and procedures.

Position Duties

• Operate automated, semi-automated, and manual equipment safely and independently, including lasers, heated rollers, and confined‑area tasks.
• Train employees on machinery startup, operation, and safe material/chemical loading.
• Maintain, calibrate, monitor, and adjust equipment settings using SPC data to ensure quality production and prototype builds.
• Load, align, receive, inspect, and track materials throughout manufacturing and R&D processes.
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously to reduce downtime and maintain continuous production.
• Test, inspect, and disposition finished products and prototypes based on quality metrics.
• Enter process data into SPC, JDE, and manufacturing databases; prepare reports and documentation as required.
• Assist engineers, metrology lab, and R&D teams with audits, experiments, process optimization, manuals, and procedures.
• Learn new process equipment and support 5S Lean practices: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required. Five years of manufacturing experience is preferred. Candidate should possess knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and production equipment, along with an understanding of electronics, computer hardware/software, and related applications. Must also be able to read and interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models used in precision manufacturing and production environments.