Manufacturing Techician

Regal Rexnord•Columbia City, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician is responsible for manufacturing quality products efficiently, accurately, safely, and on time. This role utilizes manufacturing equipment and in-process instrumentation to produce products according to established standards, company policies, and safety regulations. The position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and receives daily direction and training from members of the Engineering Team.

Requirements

Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for handling materials and chemicals.
Ability to set up and calibrate equipment and instruments based on engineering or customer specifications.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage variables in non-standardized situations.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.
Competency in applying mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, quality instructions, and procedure manuals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
1+ years of manufacturing or technical experience in assembly and machining environments.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical issues related to manufacturing and assembly processes.
Provide CNC support, including tramming spindles, cutting/trimming jaws, and resolving dimensional issues.
Address technical issues according to procedures and escalate unresolved issues to Leads and Supervisors.
Support and help drive implementation of engineering projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to production associates.
Continuously improve setup, calibration, manufacturing, and testing procedures.
Communicate effectively with engineering, production, and leadership teams on manufacturing and functionality issues.
Train, mentor, and support Team Leaders and Production Associates.
Monitor and ensure compliance with Lock-Out/Tag-Out safety policies.
Perform advanced electrical, mechanical, and CNC troubleshooting; conduct defect analysis and implement process improvements.
Provide gaging support and troubleshoot measurement issues in collaboration with Quality.
Develop and implement countermeasures for customer-initiated corrective actions.
Lead and support lean manufacturing initiatives, including changeovers and kaizen activities.
Follow all company procedures, policies, and safe working practices.
Identify unsafe conditions and inefficient processes and recommend corrective actions.