Manufacturing Technician Level 2/3
About The Position
The Manufacturing Technician fabricates and assembles mechanical components and larger assemblies, and sets up and tests prototype units and subassemblies under operating conditions. The role analyzes test data and recommends changes to components or procedures to meet specifications, and may assist mechanical engineers with mechanical and electromechanical designs, testing, and fabrication. The technician performs manufacturing operations, including equipment setup and calibration with engineers, rework, and quality testing of parts and assemblies. The role uses software to collect and evaluate operating data and make adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment, and helps develop methods and procedures to control or modify manufacturing processes. Duties also include handling fragile composite materials; documenting adhesive usage, traceability, pot life, and out-time controls; reporting data and coordinating with other employees and departments; reading manufacturing and engineering drawings and shop plans; and helping maintain shop cleanliness.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions written in English.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to be on one's feet for various hours each day.
- Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on manufacturing schedules.
- Initiative, self-starter mindset, adaptability, and high motivation for excellence.
- Ability to navigate and operate Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Demonstrated mechanical ability.
- Ability to read and follow directions on engineering drawings and/or schematics.
- Familiarity with proper hand-tool technique and safety, including wrenches and screwdrivers.
- Familiarity with the concept of torque.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient use of electronic test equipment such as DC power supplies, digital multimeters, and source meters.
- Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic.
- Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues.
- Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment.
- Soldering J Standard Certification.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate or assemble mechanical components for larger assemblies.
- Set up and test prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
- Analyze data and recommend modifications to components or test procedures to meet specifications.
- Assist mechanical engineers with development, testing, and fabrication of mechanical and electromechanical designs and components.
- Perform manufacturing operations, including setup and calibration tasks, rework, and quality testing of parts and assemblies.
- Use programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
- Determine and assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify manufacturing processes.
- Handle fragile composite materials.
- Document usage, traceability, pot life, and out-time controls for adhesive materials.
- Report data and interface with employees and departments.
- Read and understand manufacturing and engineering drawings and shop planning.
- Help maintain shop appearance and cleanliness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
