Engineering Technician

Production Saw & Machine•Clarklake, MI

About The Position

Production Saw and Machine (PSM), a family-owned precision CNC machining company founded in 1975, is seeking a 2nd shift Engineering Technician. The company serves the automotive, military, industrial equipment, agricultural, and heavy truck industries and emphasizes trust, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Engineering Technician works hands-on to troubleshoot CNC equipment and automation, support machine operators, and improve production reliability. The role involves working with gantry-fed lathes and Fanuc robots, resolving technical challenges, and helping production meet quality, efficiency, and delivery goals.

Requirements

At least 3 years of industrial troubleshooting experience, including hands-on experience with CNC equipment and gantry-fed lathes.
Direct troubleshooting experience with Murata/Muratec gantry-fed lathes and the ability to diagnose machine and automated loading issues.
Experience troubleshooting Fanuc robots in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and edit G-code, adjust cutting tools, and troubleshoot machining processes.
Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead production issue resolution, guide operators, and train others.
Self-motivated, team-oriented approach; strong attention to detail; and ability to prioritize requests and follow problems through to resolution.

Nice To Haves

Experience with machine or layered process audits.
Electrical troubleshooting and wiring knowledge.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve issues with Murata/Muratec gantry-fed CNC lathes, automated loading systems, Fanuc robots, and machine controls to keep production running.
Install, replace, and adjust cutting tools; touch off tools in X and Z; and troubleshoot tooling, workholding, setups, and machining issues.
Read and edit G-code programs to make machining adjustments, including corrections to tapers and chamfers, while maintaining quality and process requirements.
Provide hands-on production support and shift leadership by prioritizing technical issues, communicating with operators, and coordinating responses to problems.
Conduct machine and layered process audits to verify equipment condition, process compliance, safety, quality, and housekeeping; address findings within scope and follow up on unresolved concerns.
Document support calls and corrective actions, maintain accurate records, communicate shift handoffs, and identify recurring problems and improvement opportunities.
Train and support operators in production methods, troubleshooting, and efficient work practices while modeling safe work habits, accountability, and teamwork.