Engineering Technician 1
About The Position
This position requires a “Hands On” approach that will involve actively operating machinery, hand tools, fabricating, performing 6S activities and proactively identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Bal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Our proprietary spring-energized seals and electrical contacts help customers achieve precision, efficiency, and reliability. Employees thrive in a culture that values craftsmanship, technical mastery, and close partnership with customers solving complex challenges.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent training institution Certification and/or demonstrated experience in a similar manufacturing environment
- Base knowledge of machining tolerances and process capabilities
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Dependable
- Team-oriented
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities
- Proficiency in the interpretation of GD&T on engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5
- Base knowledge of machine elements (i.e. fasteners, bearings, gear and belt drive systems)
- Base knowledge of metallurgy (i.e. material strength, hardness, machinability, heat treatment processes)
- Proficiency in machining tolerances and process capabilities
- Familiarity with inspection tools and methods
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Proficient mathematical skills including geometry and math conversions
- Ability to and effectively and safely utilize various hand and power tools
Nice To Haves
- Machine shop experience preferred
- Experience with welding and laser marking processes and techniques a plus
- Experience as a technician in a production, machine shop or similar technical environment preferred
- Experience reading and using basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gage, etc.) preferred
- Base knowledge of metallurgy (i.e. material strength, hardness, machinability, heat treatment processes) preferred
Responsibilities
- Participate in designated continuous improvement activities as requested
- Perform routine daily cleaning and preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and tools as needed
- May be required to design fixtures
- Participate in all required training sessions
- Keep work area neat and clean and store jigs, fixtures and tools in their designated areas
- Complete all required data entry and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
- May need to troubleshoot issues related to manufacturing operations and implement repairs as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long-term disability coverage
- accident insurance
- critical illness insurance
- basic and supplemental life insurance
- employee assistance plan
- retirement savings and matching
- other developmental opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
