Production Engineering Technician

Vestas; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Global bonus

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Colorado is looking for a Production Engineering Technician to provide technical support and improve manufacturing processes for wind turbine blades. This full-time position involves ensuring safety in production, troubleshooting issues, and leading process improvement projects. Candidates should have an associate degree and relevant experience in manufacturing. Great benefits and opportunities for development are offered, alongside a pay range of $25 - $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in manufacturing or 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and improve processes in wind turbine blade manufacturing.
• Ensure production processes are conducted safely and effectively.
• Assist with troubleshooting and implement solutions to improve efficiency.

Skills

Technical Support

Process Improvement

Lean Principles

Documentation Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent

Job description

Work experience Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

The Production Engineering 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 manufacturing or 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.
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match).
• Tuition assistance.
• Global bonus

Available Shifts

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

Pay Range

$25 - $30 per hour.

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.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives 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.