Utility Technician

Martin Engineering; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Onsite Medical Clinic

Onsite Fitness Center

Generous vacation package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Martin Engineering in Neponset, IL seeks a Utility Technician to operate saws, presses, and related machines while ensuring ISO 9001 quality standards. The role involves cross-training in warehouse, shipping, and assembly, with potential off-shift work and backfilling across departments.

Requirements include a two-year technical degree (preferred) and five+ years’ experience with machines and manufacturing processes, plus ability to read blueprints and use precision tools.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Five or more years experience with machines, machine drawing, assemblies.
• Ability to read blueprints and precision instruments.
• Formal welding classes or 3+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines to produce parts per quality standards and timelines.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and bills of materials.
• Performs layout, setup and operation of machines with precision tooling according to ISO 9001.
• Coordinates plans with other operators for specific jobs.
• Assembles components per procedures and drawings; may weld, test, adjust parts.
• Cleans and prepares parts for painting or finishing operations; operates painting equipment.
• Covers other departments as needed and backfills shifts.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Precision measurement

Quality inspection

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Celebrating our 82nd year, Martin Engineering is a privately owned global manufacturing company located in Neponset, IL. A leader in our industry, we believe it is our people who are responsible for our SUCCESS. Our culture is unique; we want our employees to arrive to work happy and leave for the day feeling that same way. We are united, we know we are better together. We strive to deliver superior service to all of our customers, both internal and external. If you share our values, please continue reading to find out what we are looking for in a Utility Technician.

Utility Technician will operate various production machines such as the saw/shear, press, punch press, press brake, and other machines as required producing quality parts within allowable tolerances. This role inspects parts with precision measuring tools to ensure the parts are within ISO 9001 specifications and standards. This position will cross-train to other areas of manufacturing as needed such as warehouse, shipping, assembly, urethane, and steel room. This position is a floating position and will backfill in departments who are short-handed, and may include working on an off shift.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operates machines such that Martin tools, products are produced according to established quality standards and timelines; produces Martin parts as requested by other departments including, but not limited to:
  1. Saws and shears materials to various sizes so that it can be welded, formed, punched, machined, etc. by other employees and/or departments.
  2. Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and bills of materials to produce the required parts.
• Performs layout, setup and operation of machines (e.g., saws, shears, punch presses, press brake, deburring equipment, etc.) through the use of precision measurement tooling according to ISO 9001 standards.
• Coordinates plans with other operators regarding specific jobs and instructions.
• Assembles product components following procedures and drawings; uses tools and methods necessary to produce quality assemblies; performs soldering, wiring, plumbing, testing, brazing, etc. Assembles, installs aligns, fits, testes, and adjusts a variety of subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment in the final assembly of the product.
• Cleans and prepares parts or assemblies for painting or finishing operations; hangs clean parts on paint line. Operates and maintains parts washer and painting equipment; maintains oil and water level and refills as necessary.
• May be asked to perform welding operations according to blueprint specifications using appropriate cutting and welding.
• Processes order acknowledgments for daily shipments confirming method of transportation, quantity and dates.
• Processes and expedites the orders of parts from materials planners; processes work orders by determining which parts are needed, then picking needed parts for building product and/or component; may package parts for distribution.
• Distributes requested parts to the appropriate location within the plant; organizes work orders in order of need to ensure production schedules are met.
• Operates a fork lift to process orders in the most expeditious manner; may perform safety checks on department equipment (e.g., for lifts, cranes, etc.).
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations particular to the working conditions.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and determines the most efficient and cost-effective use of materials.
• Complies with OSHA standards as they relate to a safe work environment, training, material safety data sheets, hazardous chemicals, and other safety issues.
• Supports and assists new employees in the operations of the department and the successful performance of their duties.
• Establishes individual goals which are aligned with the Company's business strategies and objectives.
• Participates as a member of the department's team and/or other teams as assigned and contributes in accomplishing the team's goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Training:

• Two-year technical degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years experience with machines or machine drawing, assemblies involving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills, cutting and welding, and processing and expediting orders.
• Demonstrated ability to read blue prints and precision instruments.
• Formal post-secondary welding classes or three or more years of job related experience preferred.

Benefits and Perks - just to name a few..............

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription
• Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401k - with less than 30-day enrollment, no vesting schedule, & generous company match!
• Onsite Medical Clinic free of charge to employees & dependents enrolled in our healthcare plan.
• Onsite Cafe'
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Generous vacation package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Martin Annual Rewards Program (bonus opportunity)
• Casual dress policy
• And much much more..............