Manufacturing Technician

Microchip Technology Inc. • Garden Grove, CA

9d • $23 - $35

About The Position

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Troubleshooting & Implementation: Investigate manufacturing issues and tooling discrepancies. Propose technical solutions and utilize internal machining equipment (mills, drills, and grinders) or coordinate with outside shops to modify fixtures and implement corrective actions. Operational Planning: Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and models to plan the sequence of machining operations. Expertly select the correct tool-making methods to ensure the efficient fabrication of dies and assemblies. Design Optimization: Propose modifications to improve reliability and cost-effectiveness. Use hands-on experience with NC machines and tool making to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability (DFM). Tooling Forensic Analysis: Examine previously used dies and fixtures to recommend design or construction modifications that extend tool life and optimize intended functions. Precision Assembly & Inspection: Personally assemble and inspect tooling for fit, surface finish, and contour conformity. Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify tolerances and ensure AS-9100/ISO-9001 compliance. Maintenance & Repair: Redesign preventative maintenance schedules for tooling and machines to increase up-time and reduce costs associated with equipment failure.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience with a diploma from an accredited trade school or equivalent Design & Fabrication experience as a Tool and Die, Jigs, and Fixtures Design Engineer.
• Proven ability to not only design but also personally fabricate jigs and fixtures for complex manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to initiate tool concepts for existing or new processes, investigate design options, and drive development from initial DWG through NC programming to final completion.
• Extensive experience designing and building jigs, work platforms, and specialized hand tools required for the precision assembly of small components.
• Deep technical expertise in manual and CNC milling (NC machines), surface grinders, and lathes.
• Comprehensive understanding of stampings, progressive dies, wire EDM, and the integration of these processes in small component manufacturing.
• Expert in parts cleaning, plating, and heat-treating (Rockwell hardness testing).
• Ability to select alloys based on tensile strength, wear, and heat tolerance.
• Highly proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD for 3D modeling and 2D drafting; experience using these tools to generate tool paths and manufacturing layouts.
• This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).
• Able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs; carry 15 lbs; sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 40%; must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others.

Responsibilities

• Investigate manufacturing issues and tooling discrepancies.
• Propose technical solutions and utilize internal machining equipment (mills, drills, and grinders) or coordinate with outside shops to modify fixtures and implement corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and models to plan the sequence of machining operations.
• Expertly select the correct tool-making methods to ensure the efficient fabrication of dies and assemblies.
• Propose modifications to improve reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Use hands-on experience with NC machines and tool making to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability (DFM).
• Examine previously used dies and fixtures to recommend design or construction modifications that extend tool life and optimize intended functions.
• Personally assemble and inspect tooling for fit, surface finish, and contour conformity.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify tolerances and ensure AS-9100/ISO-9001 compliance.
• Redesign preventative maintenance schedules for tooling and machines to increase up-time and reduce costs associated with equipment failure.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees