Engineering Technician-1st Shift
About The Position
NIC Global is a single-source manufacturer providing turn-key mechanical and electromechanical assembly, expert sheet metal fabrication, and global sourcing of metal and plastic components. We provide products to great customers such as Philips, PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Physio Controls, and Leviton to name a few. Our growing company employs over 600 people in Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas. Come work with us and experience our fun atmosphere that provides a great place to work and grow your career. Employees are celebrated through quarterly employee appreciation events, holiday parties, cook outs, company gifts, and various other employee events and recognition programs. We feel that great companies value their employees, and those employees are vital to the overall success of the entire organization.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, with specialized training gained through vocational education or on-the-job experience.
- Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of Lean principles, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to test, analyze, and improve systems and processes.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Creativity and the ability to solve problems independently.
- Ability to read and interpret customer drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in basic mechanical inspection techniques, including the use of calipers, height gauges, surface plates, and other standard inspection tools.
- Comfort using computer programs such as Microsoft Office to document work and support daily operations.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Production Team to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. Promote communication and accountability through visual management, issue prioritization, and action tracking, and drive sustainable solutions using Lean and Six Sigma methods.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard work processes.
- Perform final inspections of complex components, subassemblies, and finished units with tight tolerances.
- Assess manufacturing and business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support and maintain EWI systems.
- Maintain and service equipment, including pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, power tools, and machine attachments.
- Assist with training and developing new employees.
- This description reflects the general scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet business needs, with or without notice.
Benefits
- Choice of two health insurance plans
- Employer paid employee dental Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability plans
- Vision Insurance
- Additional Life Insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Federal health and dependent care savings accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual of 80 hours in the 1st year, increasing with length of service milestones
- 80 hours of holiday pay per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
