Production Engineering Technician

Vestas American Wind Technology; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision coverage

Generous PTO

Great 401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Global bonus

Job summary

Vestas American Wind Technology in Windsor, Colorado, is seeking a Technical Support Technician to provide technical support and improve processes in wind turbine blade manufacturing. You will own production area processes and work closely with Production staff to meet the production plan.

The role emphasizes safety, problem solving, and documentation, including SOPs and PWIs. Experience in manufacturing environments and knowledge of lean principles are valued; strong attention to detail is

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years in manufacturing or production environments with process understanding.
• Experience with composite materials or similar process-focused roles preferred.
• Ability to create, update, and maintain SOPs and production documents.

Responsibilities

• Own technical support processes within the assigned production area.
• Ensure production processes are conducted safely.
• Collaborate with Production staff to meet the production plan.
• Assist troubleshoot process problems and implement downtime-reducing solutions.
• Lead and co-facilitate process improvement projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading comprehension

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Job description

Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker | Full-Time | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Technical Support Technician

Windsor, CO Blades Factory

The Technical Support Technician provides technical support and improves processes in the manufacturing of wind turbine blades.

Responsibilities

• Owner of Technical Support processes within assigned production area
• Ensure that production processes may be conducted safely
• Work closely with Production staff to ensure that the production plan is met
• Assist with the troubleshooting of process problems and implement solutions which reduce downtime and minimize maintenance costs
• Monitor process equipment performance to identify potential errors and implements solutions to eliminate reoccurrence of those problems
• Lead and co-facilitator of process improvement projects
• Lead technology transfer projects, new process introduction, and production capacity expansions
• Update and audit Bill of Material for assigned process area
• Responsible for creation, validation, and maintenance of Production Work Instructions
• Develop and update process procedures to ensure that documentation is accurate and understandable.
• Provide technical support to the factory's production and logistics functions concerning product documentation
• Interface with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation
• Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collect and research data
• Translate concepts and information into images; use feedback to modify designs; apply design principles; demonstrate attention to detail
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback
• Follow policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organization's goals and values
• Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Manage Site Specific instruction for the factory.
• All other duties as assigned

Education, Training, and Skills Required

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• 4 years of experience in manufacturingor production environments with a strong understanding of process flow and factory operations.
• Experience with composite materials or a minimum of 2 years in a similar process‑focused manufacturing role.
• Ability to create, update, and maintain SOPs, PWIs, and other production documentation
• Experience formulating and processing engineering change requests
• Preferred - understanding of 'lean' principles
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

What we offer

We offer a position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. Among the many amenities we offer:

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies.
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match).
• Tuition assistance.
• Global bonus

Available Shifts

• Monday - Thursday from 6pm - 4:30am (Nnight shift - $3/hour differential)

Pay Range: $25 - $30 per hour.

CCPA Notice for California Applicants

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.