Manufacturing Technician II

Benchmark Electronics; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics in Rochester, MN, seeks a Manufacturing Technician to support equipment, materials and processes for efficient assembly and on-time delivery meeting quality standards.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining machine programs and routings, training operators, troubleshooting, and participating in Lean/Six Sigma Kaizen improvements. A 2-year engineering/technical degree is preferred; shift 2 (Mon-Thu 15:30–02:00) offers $24.26–$30.33 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience and ability to effectively train diverse groups.
• Good analytical skills and ability to assimilate a wide range of data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, multitasking, organization, and prioritization skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and exercise discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus.
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.
• 2-year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent education and experience as approved by executive management.
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains machine programs and profiles for new and existing products.
• Aids in maintaining product routings, drawing packets, and interpreting instructions/specifications for manufacturing operators.
• Troubleshoots operator problems, works with leadership on training and process improvements.
• Communicates problems to Engineers and/or leader.
• Assists in testing and qualification for new equipment, materials, and processes.
• Assists in performing experiments for failure analysis and root‑cause analysis.
• Recommends additional equipment needs to leadership and/or Test Engineers for product debug areas.
• Participates in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities.
• Complies and follows all company security policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires review of a variety of factors; exercises judgment to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

Skills

Training diverse teams

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organization

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Independent judgment

Autonomy

Continuous improvement

Customer service focus

Self-motivation

MS Office

Education

2-year Engineering or Technical degree

Tools

WebEx

Job description

Role Overview

Manufacturing Technician provides and supports manufacturing equipment, materials, and processes to ensure efficient assembly of products, meeting customer quality, expectations, and on‑time delivery specifications.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains machine programs and profiles for new and existing products.
• Aids in maintaining product routings, drawing packets, and interpreting instructions/specifications for manufacturing operators.
• Troubleshoots operator problems, works with leadership on training and process improvements.
• Communicates problems to Engineers and/or leader.
• Assists in testing and qualification for new equipment, materials, and processes.
• Assists in performing experiments for failure analysis and root‑cause analysis.
• Recommends additional equipment needs to leadership and/or Test Engineers for product debug areas.
• Participates in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities.
• Complies and follows all company security policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires review of a variety of factors; exercises judgment to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience and ability to effectively train diverse groups.
• Good analytical skills and ability to assimilate a wide range of data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, multitasking, organization, and prioritization skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and exercise discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus.
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.
• 2‑year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent education and experience as approved by executive management.
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.

Education

2‑year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Schedule

Shift 2 – Monday to Thursday, 15:30 to 02:00.

Location

Rochester, MN.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $24.26 to $30.33 USD per hour.

Benefits: Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Safety and Compliance

This position is classified as safety‑sensitive. Benchmark conducts pre‑employment drug screening and complies with applicable regulations regarding cannabis and other substances.

Export Control

Employment may be contingent on verification as a U.S. Person or obtaining necessary export licenses. The company evaluates such situations on a case‑by‑case basis.

Equal Opportunity

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. For assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please email [e-mail].