Surface Engineering Technician 1 – 1st Shift

Jobtailor; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Barton is seeking a production operator in Wisconsin to support coating processes and quality documentation. You will rotate through multiple process steps, operate and troubleshoot production equipment, and log results daily.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and the ability to communicate in English. The role emphasizes safety, ISO 9000 compliance, and continuous improvement within a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or 1 year work experience preferred.
• Able to read, write, and communicate English effectively.
• Adept with basic mathematics and problem solving.
• Read setup sheets and basic part drawings; maintain ISO 9000 documentation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, quality procedures and ethics per company standards.
• Transfer high quality engineered coatings onto parts.
• Rotate through multiple process steps including washing, masking, grit blasting, spraying/cladding, loading/unloading, heat treating, inspection and packaging.
• Operate, setup and troubleshoot equipment per work instructions and inspection procedures.
• Log time, tasks and inspection results using a computer system.
• Read setup sheets and basic part drawings; monitor process trends.
• Maintain quality system documentation and housekeeping (5S).
• Collaborate with team to improve safety, quality and productivity.

Skills

Production Equipment Operation

Quality Documentation Maintenance

Troubleshooting Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Basic Mathematics

Effective Communication

Continuous Improvement Participation

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Windows

Job description

• Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics
• Transfer high quality engineered coatings onto parts
• Rotate through multiple process steps in at least one process area, including: washing, masking, pre- & post- grit blasting, filling powder feeders, wire reel replacement, spraying/cladding parts, loading and unloading parts into fixturing, heat treating, part inspection & measurement, packaging, and material handling
• Operate, setup and troubleshoot all equipment within the production cell by following work instructions, inspection procedures, and documentation requirements
• Log time, task completion, and inspection results throughout the day using a computer
• Read setup sheets & basic part engineering drawings, and understand statistical process trends
• Comply with the Fisher Barton Quality System and ISO 9000 requirements
• Maintaining accurate, legible, and complete Quality and Process documentation
• Collaborate with other technicians, engineering & leads/supervisors to continually improve the safety of your work environment, the quality of your products, the efficiency of your processes and your productivity
• Participate in Continuous Improvement teams and training, as they arise
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or 1 year work experience
• Able to read, write, and communicate English effectively
• Adept with basic mathematics
• Proficient in troubleshooting problems to rapidly obtain successful outcomes
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Windows)
• Ability to work well with personnel from all levels in all functions of the organization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating, setting up, and troubleshooting production equipment while adhering to safety and quality standards. Capable of reading engineering drawings and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with ISO 9000 requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Equipment Operation
• Quality Documentation Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Continuous Improvement Participation
• Basic Computer Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineered Coatings Application
• Process Step Rotation
• Part Inspection & Measurement
• Statistical Process Understanding
• Basic Mathematics

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration with Team Members
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Fisher Barton Safety Procedures
• ISO 9000 Compliance
• 5S Methodology
• Quality System Adherence

Tools & Technologies

• MS Word
• Excel
• Windows