Mechanical Process Technician

Redwing Shoes; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwing Shoes seeks a hands-on manufacturing leader to oversee operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of mechanical, electro‑mechanical, and chemical production processes in the facility.

You will program software for CNC/PLC/Robotics, coordinate with vendors, and design fixtures using CAD tools while ensuring safety and quality across all shifts. Strong communication and training skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations and teams.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills across mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Ability to plan and implement process improvements and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot manufacturing process performance to maintain optimum efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead or participate in creating mechanical fixtures using CAD software and coordinate testing.
• Design and execute trials to validate process performance and implement improvements.
• Assemble and modify equipment per drawings or instructions and prepare training materials for operators.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams and liaise with vendors for equipment builds and repairs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Communication

Tools

CAD software

CNC/PLC/Robotics programming

Vendor Management

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

This position is responsible for providing hands‑on leadership including but not limited to operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of mechanical, electro‑mechanical (including programming), and chemical production processes involved in manufacturing operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor and trouble‑shoot manufacturing process performance to maintain optimum process efficiency, quality, and safety. Routine programming of software‑based equipment (CNC/PLC/Robotics/Automation) and vendor engagement/management for such as required Lead and/or participate in creating mechanical assembly fixtures using CAD software. Provide leadership for assembling, testing and qualifying computer stitch pallets. Make modifications to stitch programs as required. Conduct in process quality tests to ensure processes meet requirements. Design and execute trials for experiments to validate process performance. Assemble & build new or modified equipment in accordance with drawings or instructions. Prepare documentation and instructional materials as needed to support operator training for production equipment and processes as well as conducting training as needed. Liaison with 3rd party vendors to facilitate equipment builds, installation and repairs. Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality and efficiency. Effectively collaborate and communicate with all internal and external team members.