Manufacturing Technician IV

Benchmark Electronics; City of Rochester (MN, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Technician where your expertise will drive innovation in a collaborative environment. You'll support manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency while working with cutting-edge technology. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and offers opportunities for career growth. Be part of a diverse team that values your contributions and helps shape a brighter future through impactful work. Your skills will be crucial in delivering world-class manufacturing services that truly make a difference.

Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains machine programs for manufacturing.
• Troubleshoots operator problems and assists in testing new equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

2 year Engineering or Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
The manufacturing Technician provides and supports manufacturing equipment, materials and processes to production to ensure products are assembled in an efficient manner, meeting customer quality and expectations and on-time delivery specifications.

Responsibilities:
* Creates and maintains machine programs and profiles for new and existing product
* Aids in maintaining product routings, drawing packets, and interpreting instructions/specifications for manufacturing operators
* Troubleshoots operator problems successfully, work with leadership on training and process improvements
* Communicates problems to Engineers and/or leader
* Assists in the 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 the 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 diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Builds productive internal/external working relationships. Mentors and trains junior technicians
* A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.
* Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

Other information:
* 8+ years of experience; 3+ years in a leadership role; Ability to provide various levels of engineer quality work; Excellent presentation skills; Effective interpersonal
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
* Effective organization and prioritization skills
* Demonstrate high attention to detail
* Ability to work with diverse groups
* Demonstrates 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
* Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required

Benchmark considers this a safety-sensitive position.

Education: 2 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

Geographical Location: Minnesota:Rochester

Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Shift: 2nd

Work Schedule: M-Th 1430-0100

Full Time

Compensation Range: $29.85 to $44.77 USD Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing [e-mail].

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].