Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Job description
Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL℠, by applying to become an Engineering Technician at any of our locations as this position requires 50 to 75% travel.
Summary
• The Engineering Technician installs and Starts manufacturing machines in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
• Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
• Provides operator initial training on manufacturing lines.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Project management involving both technical and contractor management skills.
• Extensive experience in either the rollforming industry or a related industry.
• Production Management Experience.
• Ability to self-direct in a field environment given the goals of the project.
• Ability to install and startup equipment.
• Fabrication Skills for installation and rebuild purposes.
• Initial Operator Training for startup of equipment.
• General electrical installation capabilities.
• Welding and pipefitting.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic installation and troubleshooting.
• Electrical print reading.
• Rigging.
• Operate cranes and forklift.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• 50%-75% travel required to facilities across the United States.
Safety
• Works safely and follows all safety rules and operational procedures.
• Properly inspects equipment and completes any forms as required.
• wears and maintains all required PPE.
• Understands all safety devices and their operation.
Supervisory Responsibilites
None
Qualifications
• Planning; an ability to think ahead and plan machine installations
• Management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including layout, assembly and production equipment
• Product development experience
• Quality orientation and attention to detail
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to solve complex problems and a variety of changing needs under stress
• Solid decision-making skills
Education And/Or Experience
• Two year technical Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Computer assisted design (AutoCAD) proficiency
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Lifting-occasional, up to 50 lbs.
• Standing-8+ hours per day
• Walking-off and on, 4-6 hours per day
• Body positions-squatting, bending, extending arms, stooping, reaching overhead
• Grasping-both hands up to 8 hours per day
• Sitting-none
• Pushing-occasionally
• Climbing-occasionally
• Availability to travel 50%-75%
Mathematical Skills
• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and changing fractions into decimals
• Ability to read a tape measure, caliper and micrometer accurately
• Mechanically Inclined
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Office & Manufacturing Plant - exposure to head and cold
• Personal Protective Equipment always required while on manufacturing floor
• Noise controlled environment
• High level activity - continous overhead crane and forklift operation
Clarkdietrich Benefits Include
• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Community Service Day