Engineering Technician 1

HANWHA AEROSPACE USA LLC•Cheshire, CT

About The Position

Position that acts as a intermediary between the Programming team and Shop Floor operations to troubleshoot and deploy programming changes. Will assist with the setup and running of 1st pieces on the shop floor with operator when a programming change has been made. 20% of the job will be Programming training with the goal of becoming a Junior Programmer once proficient.

Requirements

Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
High School Degree or G.E.D required
3+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions.
Ability to set up and operate CNC turning and milling machines.
Ability to use common shop tools, machine tools, and engineered gaging.
Ability to travel domestically – 5% to 10% max.
Knowledge of machine codes and G codes.
Knowledge of appropriate speeds and feeds for materials and tools.

Responsibilities

Ensure all machines, fixtures, cutting tools, and materials are available and ready for use prior to starting process development and initial production.
Run CNC machines to develop NC programs for production use. NC programs must meet standard work and be approved through the tryout approval process.
Work closely with programmers and engineers to improve efficiency of machining processes and NC programs to meet customer demand.
Implement robust processes with high first pass yield rates.
Conduct operator training and production support.
Write instruction sheets and geometric layouts to outline sequence of operations, and cutter setup to guide setup and operations of machine.
Develop CNC Programming skills for Turning and Milling methods using NX.
Develop knowledge of optimal cutting tool applications by interacting with engineers and cutting tool OEMs.
Ensure manufacturing work instructions and CNC program documentation are aligned and adhere to standard work.
Work from blueprints, engineering instructions, specifications, and standard work.
Visually inspect and measure completed development units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
Set up, adjust, and operate all the basic machine tools and many specialized tools to perform precision machining operations.
Report faulty or unusual conditions to the appropriate level of supervision.
Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.