Manufacturing Tech II: Process & Equipment Specialist

Grote Industries, Inc.; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Grote Industries, Inc. is seeking a Technician II to operate, maintain, and adjust process equipment to manufacture products and prototype parts.

You will monitor processes in real time to ensure the highest quality parts and lead training for team members on procedures. The role requires an associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, plus several years in manufacturing and a solid understanding of electronics, computer hardware/software, and technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.
• Five years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and production equipment.
• Understanding of electronics, computer hardware/software, and related applications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models used in precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering principles

Manufacturing processes

Production equipment

Reading blueprints

Electronics knowledge

Computer hardware/software

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

SPC data systems

JDE

Manufacturing databases

Job description

Grote Industries, Inc. is seeking a Technician II to operate, maintain, and adjust process equipment to manufacture products and prototype parts.

You will monitor processes in real time to ensure the highest quality parts and lead training for team members on procedures. The role requires an associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, plus several years in manufacturing and a solid understanding of electronics, computer hardware/software, and technical drawings.