Surface Engineering Technician 1 - 3rd Shift

Fisher-Barton•Watertown, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher Barton is seeking a Surface Engineering Technician to operate, set up, adjust, program, and troubleshoot machines and tooling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Technicians help ensure equipment runs smoothly, operates at capacity, and is appropriately maintained while transferring engineered coatings onto parts. The role involves rotating through multiple process steps in at least one production area and following work instructions, inspection procedures, documentation requirements, and safety and quality standards. The position is based at 1040 S 12th Street in Watertown, Wisconsin, and is scheduled for third shift, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, with overtime available. The manufacturing environment is loud, and employees may occasionally be exposed to a variety of environmental conditions. Fisher Barton provides safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear benefits. Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, allowing employees to become shareholders, and describes its culture as focused on Customer Excellence, fairness, and community involvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or one year of work experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Adeptness with basic mathematics.
Ability to stand for 8–12 hours a day; sit, stand, squat, and bend; and reach overhead with one or both arms.
Ability to repeatedly lift and place parts on machines weighing up to 15 pounds.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in troubleshooting problems to obtain successful outcomes quickly.
Basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Windows.
Ability to work well with personnel at all levels and across organizational functions.

Responsibilities

Follow Fisher Barton safety and quality procedures, regulations, and its business code of ethics.
Transfer high-quality engineered coatings onto parts.
Rotate through process steps in at least one process area, such as washing, masking, grit blasting, filling powder feeders, replacing wire reels, spraying or cladding parts, loading and unloading fixtures, heat treating, inspecting and measuring parts, packaging, and material handling.
Operate, set up, and troubleshoot equipment within the production cell according to work instructions, inspection procedures, and documentation requirements.
Record time, task completion, and inspection results using a computer.
Read setup sheets and basic part engineering drawings and understand statistical process trends.
Comply with the Fisher Barton Quality System and ISO 9000 requirements.
Maintain accurate, legible, and complete quality and process documentation.
Collaborate with technicians, engineering staff, and leads or supervisors to improve workplace safety, product quality, process efficiency, and productivity.
Participate in Continuous Improvement teams and training as they arise.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area.

Benefits

Safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance.
Employee, spouse, and child life insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Prescription drug benefits.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
96 hours (12 days) of paid time off to start.
10 paid holidays per year.
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans.
Eligibility to participate in the ONE Fisher Barton Quarterly Bonus Plan.
Tuition assistance.
Wellness programs.
Apprenticeship programs.
Off-site team-building events.
On-site cookouts and celebrations.
Birthday and anniversary recognition.
Holiday parties.
Employee ownership through the ESOP.