Manufacturing Engineering Technician II

hendrickson; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

hendrickson is seeking a skilled technician to support CNC and HT processes in our Somerset facility. You will troubleshoot and assist in problem isolation and provide back-up welding and robotic welding support as needed.

The role requires interpreting prints, fixtures, and tooling, with a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in robotics, CNC controls, machining, and SPC. Flexibility in shifts and experience with FANUC robotics are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret prints, sketches, verbal instructions and mathematical data to identify tooling, gauging and fixturing.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude. Formal training in robotics systems, CNC controls, machining, and SPC.
• AutoCAD experience a plus.
• Evaluate tooling and fixturing to determine optimum method of repair or improvement.
• PLC programming knowledge.
• Shift flexibility is a must.
• FANUC Robotics background preferred.
• Welding Experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the CNC & HT processes in the facility, troubleshoot and assist in problem isolation and solution.
• Provide back-up weld/robotic welding & forming support as required.
• Apply concepts and details of gauging, fixtures and tooling to assist in problem solving.
• Identify areas to improve tooling, cleanliness, operation sequences, or forming consistency to increase throughput or product quality.
• Help in maintaining and controlling part programs for all machining areas.

Skills

Tooling interpretation

Mechanical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Welding experience

Tools

AutoCAD

FANUC Robotics

PLC programming

CNC controls

Job description

Position Purpose:

Support the CNC & HT processes in the facility, troubleshoot and assist in problem isolation and solution. Provide back‑up weld/robotic welding & forming support as required.

Essential Functions:

• Apply concepts and details of gauging, fixtures and tooling to assist in problem solving.
• Identify areas in which tooling, cleanliness, operation sequences, or forming consistency can be improved in order to increase throughput or product quality.
• Help in maintaining and controlling part programs for all machining areas.
• When necessary, help to evaluate existing tooling and fixturing to determine optimum method of repair or improvement.
• Provide support to production associates as they assume greater responsibility in manufacturing functions.

Education and Training:

• Five to seven years' experience in manufacturing facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret prints sketches, verbal instructions, and mathematical data to identify tooling, gauging and fixturing.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude. Formal training in robotics systems, CNC controls, machining, and SPC.
• AutoCAD experience a plus.
• Evaluate tooling and fixturing to determine optimum method of repair or improvement.
• PLC programming knowledge.
• Shift flexibility is a must.
• FANUC Robotics background preferred.
• Welding Experience is a plus

Physical Demands:

• Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp.
• Frequent use of firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pitching.
• Occasional forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs including machine parts, parts boxes, equipment, and tool bag.

Environmental Conditions:

Work Environment: Manufacturing.

Lighting: Adequate.

Ventilation: Adequate. There is welding smoke from the process that is visible in the air.

Temperature: Non-Temperature Controlled. Humidity, Heat, Cold are factors during the year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.