Industrial Engineering Technician

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Jasper, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineering (IE) Technician reports directly to the Operations Planner. This position is responsible for but not limited to processing production orders, ECN’s, auditing all drawings, flat sheets and information received, reporting discrepancies, and assisting in preparations of various reports with the Production Control Department. The incumbent is also responsible for making time studies for use in developing standard data. The incumbent is responsible for creating CNC part programs for the burning and drilling equipment. This position works with people in the materials area including scheduling, shipping, outside finishers and the storeroom area while interfacing with marketing, engineering, purchasing, and operations. The incumbent should possess a basic understanding of production control techniques and procedures. He/she should be familiar with the manufacturing processes and have the capability of reading standard blueprints and flat sheets generated by engineering. The incumbent will obtain a working knowledge of AutoCAD drafting software and Quick-Cam parts processing software and a working knowledge of Visual Basic Programming while performing daily departmental duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 4+ years of work/educational experience or Associates Degree
• Ability to do basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the following computer programs to support job functions: IFS, EVA, Microsoft Office, and CNC programming using basic AutoCAD
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to keep a positive, professional attitude in a fast paced, hectic work environment
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience using AutoCAD in a professional environment
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support business objectives
• The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a virtual team environment

Responsibilities

• Processing production orders, ECN’s, auditing all drawings, flat sheets and information received.
• Reporting discrepancies and assisting in preparations of various reports with the Production Control Department.
• Creating CNC part programs for the burning and drilling equipment.
• Perform time studies on production floor
• Processing DOPS and Updating Schedule DXF files for outsourcing
• Work closely with other sites’ scheduling and procurement departments, the Manufacturing Manager, local buyer, Shift Supervisors, Shipping Department, as well as the General Manager.
• Possess and maintain effective human relation skills and use them in a coordinate and cooperative manner to fulfill daily responsibilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to interact between departments to ensure the accomplishment of daily department objectives.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED