Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Second Shift
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician develops and implements cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. The role recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; operates CAD/CAM software to design tooling and generate CNC programs; and works under general supervision. The position is onsite in Mankato, Minnesota, on second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Travel may be required to support product DFMA or product transfers between the Reynosa, Mexico; Lexington, Tennessee; and Mankato facilities, as well as for training and other business needs. The starting salary is $22.93–$32.12 per hour, paid biweekly.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of related experience and/or training.
- Must be a sole U.S. citizen for the position.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM machine programming, machining tooling, and design.
- Knowledge of problem analysis and resolution, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machining practices.
- Ability to work well with vendors, customers, and employees.
- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Nice To Haves
- Mastercam experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide programs to the shop floor on time in support of the CNC Programmer.
- Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.
- Coordinate with management, design engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes and tooling.
- Promote Design for Manufacturability with Engineering on an ongoing basis.
- Design, develop, test, or source tools, machinery, and equipment; cost-justify recommended manufacturing methods.
- Support funding requests, schedule project tasks, and manage budgets for manufacturing projects.
- Work with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange purchases of machinery and equipment in accordance with specifications and quality standards.
- Manage multiple projects from start-up through completion.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and tooling to determine CNC program input data, including hole size, tool size, reference points, and machine cutting-path direction.
- Maintain the integrity of the programming system, implement system improvements, and coordinate Engineering change revisions.
- Train machine operators on program downloading, setup techniques, and applications.
- Check and interpret machining-operation data, consolidate data, and prepare required reports, forms, and schedules.
- Travel as needed to assist with product DFMA, product transfers, training, and other business needs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with additional bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from the first day.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on the employee's first 6% and an additional 3% employer contribution.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
