Manufacturing Technician: Equipment, Maintenance & Lean

Heilind Mil-Aero; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ICC invites applications for an Engineering Technician to support manufacturing operations across Value-Add Assembly, the warehouse, and the facility. You will work with the Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Engineer to maintain equipment uptime, perform preventive maintenance, and advance lean initiatives.

The role emphasizes 5S, continuous improvement, and compliance with AS9100D and QMS requirements while delivering quality results for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
• Support daily VAD production by troubleshooting equipment issues, performing root cause analysis, and coordinating corrective actions with the Manufacturing Engineer.
• Partner with the Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate, test, validate, and implement new tooling, fixtures, and semi-automated assembly equipment.
• Execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs per established schedules; maintain associated spare parts inventory.
• Utilize optical comparator and other measurement tools to verify fixture, tooling, and component dimensions.
• Maintain calibration records for gauges, torque tools, and measurement equipment in support of QMS requirements.
• Develop and maintain work procedure instructions (WPIs) and setup documentation in support of VAD production routers.
• Support the Quality Engineer in documenting out-of-spec conditions and providing evidence for supplier-related root cause investigations.
• Comply with all applicable elements of the ICC Quality Management System, including AS9100D requirements.
• Lead 5S audits and sustainment activities across VAD, the warehouse, and facility areas; maintain visual management boards and zone ownership boards.
• Support kaizen events and CI projects initiated by the Manufacturing Engineer or CI Leader.
• Conduct time studies and collect process data (cycle time, yield, downtime) to support improvement initiatives.
• Identify and document waste in warehouse and production workflows; participate in standard work development.
• Participate in tiered huddle boards and elevate improvement opportunities through the CI tracking system.
• Adhere to all ICC policies, ITAR requirements, FAR/DFARS compliance obligations, and applicable quality system elements.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas across all assigned operational zones in compliance with 5S standards.

Job description

ICC invites applications for an Engineering Technician to support manufacturing operations across Value-Add Assembly, the warehouse, and the facility. You will work with the Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Engineer to maintain equipment uptime, perform preventive maintenance, and advance lean initiatives.

The role emphasizes 5S, continuous improvement, and compliance with AS9100D and QMS requirements while delivering quality results for internal and external customers.