Nesting Technician - Precision Fabrication & Growth

Etnyre International; Minonk (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Shift premium $2.50/hr

11 paid holidays

Paid time off

Benefits package

401(k) with match

Job summary

SMF in Minonk, IL is hiring a Nesting Technician to support production through nesting optimization, layout analysis, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on maximizing material utilization, reducing scrap, and aligning with manufacturing schedules.

Starting pay is $27.25 per hour with a base range of $25.25–$30.00 hourly. Employees receive a robust benefits package, annual wage increases, and shift premium opportunities. Apply to join a growing fabrication team.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of Nesting Technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience optimizing material utilization and reducing scrap.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Familiarity with SigmaNEST and production control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize production nests using nesting software to support schedules and ensure on-time production.
• Monitor production requirements and flag risks to schedules.
• Analyze nesting layouts and material utilization to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Suggest routing and process improvements to cut costs and boost productivity.
• Coordinate just-in-time material sequencing to meet production demands.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to explore design/configuration changes.

Skills

Nesting experience

Material optimization

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Training others

Tools

SigmaNEST

Job description

SMF in Minonk, IL is hiring a Nesting Technician to support production through nesting optimization, layout analysis, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on maximizing material utilization, reducing scrap, and aligning with manufacturing schedules.

Starting pay is $27.25 per hour with a base range of $25.25–$30.00 hourly. Employees receive a robust benefits package, annual wage increases, and shift premium opportunities. Apply to join a growing fabrication team.