Mechanical Engineer Technician

Abrasive Technology, Ltd.; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company matched 401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Paid Facility shutdown in December

Job summary

Abrasive Technology, Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and products. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production to prototype, implement, and optimize solutions.

The ideal candidate enjoys understanding how things work, has hands-on problem-solving skills, and can translate engineering concepts into practical manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity reading and interpreting technical drawings and specs.
• Hands-on troubleshooting in a manufacturing/technical setting.
• Prototyping, testing, and implementing new processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations.
• Provide hands-on support for projects focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, and process efficiency.
• Assist with the design, build, testing, and implementation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and engineering records.
• Support training of production associates on new processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Assist with prototyping, mechanical assembly, testing, and validation activities.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to equipment, tooling, fixtures, and workflow.
• Support troubleshooting efforts to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Gather and analyze process data to support engineering decisions and improvement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects and other engineering activities as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Reading technical drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD: SolidWorks

CAD: Inventor

CAD: AutoCAD

Job description

The Engineering Technician supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and products. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production teams, this role plays a hands-on part in prototyping, process improvement, equipment implementation, and training. The ideal candidate enjoys understanding how things work, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping turn engineering concepts into practical manufacturing solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations.
• Provide hands-on support for engineering projects focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, and process efficiency.
• Assist with the design, build, testing, and implementation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and engineering records.
• Support training of production associates on new processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Assist with prototyping, mechanical assembly, testing, and validation activities.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to equipment, tooling, fixtures, and workflow.
• Support troubleshooting efforts to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Gather and analyze process data to support engineering decisions and improvement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects and other engineering activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and mechanical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Experience with prototyping, mechanical assembly, 3D printing, machining, fabrication, or machine shop equipment.
• CAD experience using SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or continuous improvement projects.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting
• Prototyping and equipment assembly
• Manufacturing process improvement
• Tooling and fixture support
• Technical documentation and work instructions
• CAD modeling and drawing interpretation
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
• Cross-functional teamwork and communication

In addition to completive starting wages, Abrasive Technology also offers our associates:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance,
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Company matched 401k
• Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to 3% or wages earned during the quarter, based on achievement of company performance goals.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time off,
• Paid Holidays,
• Paid Facility shutdown in December

Abrasive Technology is a world-leading innovator in the development and manufacturing of super abrasive grinding wheels and tools with locations around the globe. Our products shape the world around us every day – providing grinding, cutting, drilling, and polishing solutions for a wide variety of industrial materials. If you are driven by excellence and seek a different way of thinking, we would love to talk about how you may fit into our culture!

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.

Abrasive Technology is a substance and drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

For aerospace-related positions, drug testing is conducted in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. These guidelines require testing for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines.

Abrasive Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet.