Engineering Technician

Fiber Materials•Biddeford, ME

16d•Onsite

About The Position

FMI is seeking a dependable, skilled Engineering Technician to join the Manufacturing team! As an Engineering Technician, you'll be working hands-on and will be an essential team member responsible for supporting manufacturing production, maintenance, and facilities equipment and processes. This will include design input and fabrication of fixtures, components, and custom tools. As an Engineering Technician, you will also be responsible for assisting with specification and the sourcing of new equipment and production hardware, process and equipment evaluation and troubleshooting, development of manufacturing improvements, and conducting experiments and investigations under the guidance of Engineers. Being an Engineering Technician with FMI also means you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of departments and teams to utilize your experience and develop it further.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
6+ years of technician level work in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on industrial experience, such as servicing or assembling mechanical equipment
Direct experience with basic fabrication methods, welding, machining, material handling
Ability to use common hand and power tools, and basic precision measurement devices
Ability to read, interpret, and execute technical documentation including instructions, procedures, drawings, manuals, work orders, production travelers
Ability to document and revise process procedures and instructions, and clearly markup drawings for revision
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Basic computer skills; Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook
Strong work ethic
Willingness and desire to pursue relevant technical training to enhance skillset, as needed
Excellent attention to detail
Works well individually and as a member of a team

Responsibilities

Supporting initiatives from engineering, production maintenance, and manufacturing operations
Preparing new equipment for operation and providing support during implementation and initial production
Fabrication or modification of fixtures, tools, jigs, etc. to support equipment and processes
Working with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
Providing engineering support to production during equipment trials or process changes
Following all safety practices for handling materials and operating processes
Operating with a safety-first attitude, being aware of potential hazards and applying proper care and consideration
Utilizing computer skills such as Microsoft Office
Using various forms of PPE will be required at times, such as cartridge respirator, goggles, visors, gloves, aprons, Tyvek suits, etc.
Participating in root cause analysis investigations as part of a team and communicating findings and results
Implementing process improvements and contributing to Lean initiatives