Manufacturing Engineering Technician

CAF Group • Elmira, NY

13d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports production readiness and continuous improvement by combining hands-on fabrication, equipment setup, and layout implementation with basic technical and manufacturing engineering support. This role is ideal for a mechanically inclined, self-motivated individual who enjoys working both on the shop floor and with basic technical tools, and who has a desire to expand their knowledge and capability in technical systems and tools.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on capability
• Ability to build, assemble, and install equipment independently
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Excel (tracking, data entry), Word / document creation
• Problem-solving mindset with strong initiative
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
• Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
• Shall comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
• Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
• Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
• Shall attend all CAF USA required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
• Shall NOT operate any CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Exposure to production line setup or facility layout
• Exposure to tooling or fixture assembly
• Ability to navigate 3D CAD models (SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.)
• Experience in creating work instructions or visual documentation

Responsibilities

• Implement and install production line layouts, workstations, and material flow improvements
• Build, assemble, and install material conditioning racks, storage systems (racks/shelving), and basic fixtures, tooling, and supports
• Operate fabrication and shop equipment (drills, saws, grinders, etc.)
• Modify and improve existing equipment, workstations, and layouts
• Support physical setup of new processes and production areas
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to translate concepts into physical implementation
• Assist in developing and improving manufacturing methods, tooling and fixturing, and workflow efficiency and layouts
• Evaluate workspace and help optimize line efficiency and material flow
• Create, update, and print labels (rack labels, WIP labels, identification tags) and basic signage and visual controls
• Maintain and update Excel tracking lists (inventory, layout status, project tracking)
• Support development of basic work instructions and visual aids for production teams
• Navigate and review 3D models / CAD layouts (viewer-level interaction expected)

Benefits

• We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree