Engineering Technician
About The Position
The Engineering Technician – Fabrication Support provides hands-on technical support to the Fabrication Department, helping convert engineered designs and released work into efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes. This position serves as a key connection between Engineering, Fabrication, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering. The technician will support laser cutting, CNC press brake forming, sheet-metal processing, nesting, routing, programming, tooling, and production troubleshooting. The role requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings, understand manufacturing requirements, identify issues before production, and work directly with operators and engineers to improve processes.
Requirements
- Understanding of sheet-metal fabrication processes.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate an issue.
- Basic computer skills for data entry and machine control.
- Associate degree or technical degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
- Experience with fabrication shops and automation.
- Experience with nesting and programming.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates Ability to Read measuring equipment such as tape measure, calibers, protractor
- Support daily fabrication operations, laser cutting, brake forming/bending, Material handling / processing, Robotics
- Assist in determining appropriate manufacturing methods, tooling, machines, and processing sequences.
- Hands on support when needed
- Ability to read blueprints
- Understands and applies basic concepts of 5S
- Support creation and review of laser nests using Bystronic/BySoft or similar software
- Review nests for part orientation, quantity, material utilization, and manufacturability
- Adheres to safety procedures and protocols
- Accurately read & execute internal work orders
- Help maintain nesting standards and best practices
- Support CNC press brake programming and program verification.
- Review bend sequences, tooling, backgauge positions, bend allowances, and material requirements.
- Verify that required drawings, models, specifications, material information, and manufacturing instructions are available before production
- Willingly follows Instruction/direction from leadership
- Works well with a team
- Ability to identify & report safety hazards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
