R & D Technician II

Benoit Premium Threading LLC • Houma, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Technician function is to manufacture, inspect, document, and support prototype testing for the Technology Department. R&D Technicians may have a primary specialty such as machining, inspection, testing or another technology shop skill, and are expected to understand and support other skills as required. R&D Technician receives authority from and reports to the Manager-Technology Operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 2-4 years of related experience
• Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline.
• Read and understand work orders, drawings, specifications, procedures, inspection requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
• Use or learn manual machines, CNC machines, precision measurement instruments, hand tools, inspection equipment, and shop support equipment.
• Operate or learn approved material-handling equipment, including forklifts, cranes, when trained and authorized by Benoit.
• Use or learn offline machining and programming software, including ESPRIT, and maintain related setup and program information.
• Document maintenance, calibration status, machine setup, inspection results, work order progress, and prototype information accurately.
• Effective ritten and oral communication skills with the ability to work with Technology Operations, Product Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, and external support parties.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record and pass motor vehicle report (MVR) checks when operating personal or company vehicles for business purposes.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Technical coursework machinist training, quality inspection training, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience or aptitude in machining, CNC operation, offline programming, inspection, quality support, manufacturing support, prototyping, testing support, or related work preferred.
• Develop a primary shop specialty such as machining, inspection, or a related technology operations skill, and learn supporting skills as required.

Responsibilities

• Apply both offline and at machine programming methods for prototype and R&D manufacturing work. Learn and apply various machining languages such as Mazatrol, G-code.
• Set up equipment and perform inspections for prototypes manufactured in R&D according to inspection procedures.
• Perform tests according to procedures to validate prototype performance which includes operating various testing apparatuses like tensile tester, hardness testers, torque machines, etc.
• Create, document, and maintain relevant machine information relating to programs, setup, and operation and maintenance of R&D manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with Technology personnel to Evaluate and understand and perform specified work order operations on an R&D work order, including machining, inspection, identification, finishing, coating, or other required steps.
• Move parts, material, tooling, and fixtures to and from the Technology shop using approved material-handling methods, including forklift operation when trained and authorized.
• Learn and setup various tooling necessary for operating machines related to manufacturing, inspecting, and testing Prototypes.
• Learn and implement advanced manufacturing techniques for prototyping including custom inspection tools, or other advanced manufacturing practices that may be needed to create new Product prototypes
• Share practical machining, inspection, testing or manufacturing feedback with design, testing, and technology personnel to improve prototype manufacturability and inspection planning.
• Communicate with external parties that may be providing testing, manufacturing, or inspection support to Benoit.
• Contribute to maintaining the Technology Manufacturing Facility, including cleaning, maintenance, lubrication, and proper storage of equipment, tools, and work spaces.
• Check precision measurement instruments for current calibration status and report outdated or damaged equipment.
• Follow Benoit's best practice and industry standards while conducting all job roles and responsibilities.

Benefits

• paid time off (PTO)
• holidays
• health benefits
• 401k profit sharing
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• long- and short-term disability coverage
• education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED