Spring Engineering Technician Trainee

Evolving Solution Services; White House (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Tennessee is seeking a Spring Engineer Technician to read blueprints, set up machines, and maintain equipment to ensure quality. This role covers mechanical and CNC machines, tool fabrication or modification as needed, and adherence to SPC-driven quality controls.

The position requires 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, ability to perform precise measurements with micrometers and calipers, and the capability to operate a range of machine tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Operate machine shop equipment such as drill press, engine lathe, surface grinder and milling machine.
• Use micrometer and caliper accurately.
• Understand differences in types of springs and wires used in production.
• Know oven temperatures for stress relieving and effects on wire materials.
• Be on time, dependable and reliable.
• Stand and be in motion throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and sets up machines in proper working order.
• Maintains machines (mechanical and CNC) in proper working order.
• Repairs, remakes, or creates new tools as appropriate.
• Checks work to ensure quality.
• Reads Quality Control charts and adjusts machines to comply with policies.
• Detects problems while machine is operating.
• Completes complex set-ups and adjustments on a wide variety of machines.
• Uses comparator and other equipment to test parts for quality.
• Tests parts using SPC and makes/reads SPC charts.
• Checks loads and rate of springs and ensures parts meet tolerances.
• Trains lower-level employees in SPC usage.
• Lifts up to 45lbs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

SPC interpretation

Machining knowledge

Metrology

Wire/spring knowledge

Math calculations

Attention to detail

Stamina / standing

Tools

Drill press

Engine lathe

Surface grinder

Milling machine

Micrometer

Caliper

Job description

The Spring Engineer Technician will be responsible for reading blueprints to set up and maintain various machines in proper working order that comply with existing company policies of product quality assurance. 5+ years of experience with ITAYA Spring Forming Equipment preferred.

• Trainee/Intern – Part time or PRN hourly position with no benefits while in training.
• TECH 1 Starting rate @ ~ (Complete required training including rewire, minor adjustments, and operations) Must complete internship and or move from part-time/seasonal employment status.
• TECH 2 Starting rate@~(The above level, set up springs on multiple machines and quality validation)
• TECH 3 Starting rate@~ (The above 2 levels, fabricate tooling, complex setups, in-depth understanding of springs)
• TECH 4 ~No limit (Master Spring Tech – teach techs, exhibit team culture behavior with the capacity to learn and resolve any spring issue)
  • Progression depends on the individual.
  • Overseas training may be requested pending individual.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads blueprints and sets up various machines in proper working order.
• Maintains various machines (both mechanical and/or CNC) in proper working order.
• Repairs, remakes, or creates new tools as appropriate.
• Checks work performed to ensure quality.
• Read and follow Quality Control charts and make necessary adjustments to machines in order to comply with existing company policies of product quality assurance.
• Ability to detect problems while machine is in operation.
• Can complete complex set-ups and make difficult adjustments on a wide variety of machines in the department.
• Use comparator and other equipment to test parts for quality.
• Test parts using Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Make and read SPC charts.
• Check loads and rate of springs and make necessary adjustments.Ensure that parts produced are within the customer’s tolerance limits.
• Train lower-level employees in using and understanding SPC.
• Lifting requirement up to 45lbs.

JOB SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to operate machine shop equipment such as drill press, engine lathe, surface grinder and milling machine.
• Ability to use machine shop tools such as a micrometer and caliper accurately.
• Be able to understand the difference in types of springs produced and differences in the types of wires used in production.
• Knowledge of proper oven temperatures for stress relieving and the effect stress relieving has on different types of wire materials.
• Ability to be on time, dependable and reliable.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and be in motion throughout the shift.