Transducer Technician

ITW

11d • $24 - $32

About The Position

MTS is seeking a Transducer Technician to manufacture and test transducers and extensometers using strain-gage-based principles, small-component assembly, and electronic measurement. The role involves building and functionally testing standard and custom transducers from engineering prints, work instructions, and departmental procedures, including soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.

The technician troubleshoots manufacturing issues involving design, documentation, materials, processes, and equipment; uses and updates manufacturing records; and identifies needed changes to engineering prints. The role also supports product development and continuous improvement by assembling complex products, resolving technical issues, optimizing processes, recommending fixture designs, and addressing process and equipment constraints.

The technician cross-trains across manufacturing disciplines, contributes to strain-gauging and calibration projects, and assists Engineering with prototype development. Effective communication, professional collaboration, organized and safe work practices, and management of multiple tasks to meet production, delivery, and quality goals are essential. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in electronics or a similar field.
• Experience with soldering, wiring, or small-component assembly.
• Ability to read engineering prints and follow detailed work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Build and functionally test standard and custom strain-gauge-based transducers using engineering prints, work instructions, and departmental procedures.
• Solder, wire, and perform small- or medium-sized mechanical assembly.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues involving design, documentation, materials, processes, and equipment.
• Reference and update transducer-specific manufacturing records, including database entries, and follow process instructions accurately.
• Identify and report necessary changes to engineering prints to appropriate personnel.
• Assemble complex products, sometimes with limited documentation, and resolve technical issues related to layout, wiring, and fixtures.
• Optimize processes for quality, accuracy, and efficiency; recommend and support fixture design; identify and address process and equipment constraints.
• Cross-train in multiple disciplines to support manufacturing operations and contribute to strain-gauging and calibration projects.
• Assist Engineering with prototype product development.
• Keep Leads, Supervisors, Engineers, and peers informed of progress, issues, and process changes; share improvement ideas and raise concerns constructively.
• Collaborate professionally, address issues promptly, and foster a cooperative and respectful team environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace by applying 5S principles daily.
• Manage concurrent tasks, maximize productivity, meet route times and delivery goals, and uphold quality standards and deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA/FSA with a company match.
• Income protection benefits.
• Industry-leading 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Matching gift and volunteer program.
• Employee Resource Groups and opportunities to support families in local communities through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree