Manufacturing Technician

Ezetop LLC; Arlington (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ezetop LLC in Vermont is seeking a maintenance/assembly technician to support the operation of diverse equipment and lines. The role includes troubleshooting PLC systems, performing setups, and assisting in safety training and maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in a technical field, 2 years in manufacturing, and strong CNC and electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic skills. This is a full-time on-site position offering opportunities to design and improve equipment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical field plus 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience designing and supporting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in CNC setup and programming (G-code/M-code) with CAM systems.
• Experience with grinding, polishing, and wire EDM processes.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly operations of pad printers, ultrasonic welders, milling machines, conveyor lines, ovens, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems.
• Perform assembly equipment setups.
• Identify preventative maintenance needs and perform maintenance at established frequency to ensure safety, productivity, quality and uptime.
• Design, develop, procure and fabricate assembly equipment and tooling.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly equipment for safety, efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team, managers and engineers to implement improvements.
• Assist Maintenance with general plant maintenance.
• Assist in training employees on safety, assembly techniques, equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

CNC programming/setup

Machining proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

PLC systems

CNC machines

Grinding / Wire EDM

Job description

Summary

Support assembly operations by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following.

• Support assembly operations of pad printers, ultrasonic welders, milling machines, conveyor lines, heat staking and insertion equipment, ovens, vacuum systems, various fixtures, safety devices, guarding, etc.
• Troubleshoot/repair PLC systems.
• Perform assembly equipment setups.
• Identify preventative maintenance needs, and perform preventative maintenance at an established frequency, on assembly equipment to ensure safety, productivity, quality and maximum uptime.
• Design, develop, purchase and fabricate assembly equipment, tooling and machines, etc.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly equipment so that it is safer, more efficient, and produces the highest quality part possible.
• Work with manufacturing team members, managers, and engineers to identify and implement improvements.
• Assist Maintenance department with general plant maintenance.
• Assists in training other employees on safety, assembly techniques, equipment, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Associates degree (A.A.) in a technical field, preferably in plastics, machining or equipment fabrication plus a minimum of two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• A working knowledge of PLC systems and demonstrated experience designing and supporting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Excellent machining capabilities using CNC machining equipment (e.g. lathes, milling machine, etc.) including proficiency in setting-up and programming CNC machining equipment using manual, conversational (shop floor) and CAM system programming in G-code and M-code.
• Thorough working knowledge of grinding, polishing, wire EDM machining, etc.