Manufacturing Technician

Ampcus, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our Minneapolis team. The role supports operations by installing, ramping up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining production equipment and automated systems.

Responsibilities include data gathering, equipment repairs, CNC setup, and ensuring adherence to procedures and safety guidelines. Ideal for an early-career technical professional with vocational training and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of vocational/technical training in a manufacturing or related discipline.
• Up to 1 year of hands-on manufacturing or production experience.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment and systems.
• Ability to operate specialized production machinery.
• Familiarity with machine controls and CNC parameter configuration.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine manufacturing issues.
• Ability to document and interpret production information.

Responsibilities

• Complete manufacturing equipment installations, commissioning, and production ramp-ups.
• Gather, record, and analyze production data and information.
• Perform repairs and retesting of products and manufacturing equipment/facilities.
• Operate and monitor machine control systems used in manufacturing equipment.
• Support automated production lines and specialized manufacturing machinery.
• Configure prescribed CNC machine parameters and perform machine setup for production programs.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing-related problems that impact daily operations.
• Prepare estimates of requirements resulting from process or production changes.
• Develop and/or verify machine-control system instructions or manuscripts to support manufacturing requirements.
• Use specialized machines, tools, and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Follow standardized work routines, manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, and established guidelines.
• Provide technical support within a defined and focused area of manufacturing operations.

Skills

Vocational training

Hands-on experience

Machine controls

CNC parameters

Troubleshooting

Data collection

Tools

CNC controls

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Location(s): Minneapolis, MN

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Equipment / Production Technician supports manufacturing operations by installing, ramping up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining specialized production equipment and automated manufacturing systems. The role gathers and analyzes production information, performs equipment and product repairs and retesting, and helps resolve manufacturing issues affecting daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete manufacturing equipment installations, commissioning, and production ramp-ups.
• Gather, record, and analyze production data and information.
• Perform repairs and retesting of products and manufacturing equipment/facilities.
• Operate and monitor machine control systems used in manufacturing equipment.
• Support automated production lines and specialized manufacturing machinery.
• Configure prescribed CNC machine parameters and perform machine setup for production programs.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing-related problems that impact daily operations.
• Prepare estimates of requirements resulting from process or production changes.
• Develop and/or verify machine-control system instructions or manuscripts to support manufacturing requirements.
• Use specialized machines, tools, and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Follow standardized work routines, manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, and established guidelines.
• Provide technical support within a defined and focused area of manufacturing operations.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of vocational/technical training in a relevant manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, automation, or related discipline.
• Up to 1 year of relevant hands‑on manufacturing or production experience.
• Basic theoretical and practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, techniques, equipment, and systems.
• Basic understanding of production procedures, work routines, and standardized manufacturing practices.
• Ability to operate specialized production machinery and equipment.
• Familiarity with machine controls and basic CNC parameter configuration.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine manufacturing and equipment-related issues.
• Ability to collect, document, and interpret basic production information.

Work Environment / Level

This position operates in a production environment and requires hands‑on interaction with specialized machinery, automated production lines, machine‑control systems, tools, and manufacturing equipment. The role follows established procedures and guidelines while allowing for specific operational variances based on equipment and production requirements.

The position is intended for an early-career technical professional with formal vocational training and foundational practical experience in a specialized manufacturing environment.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.