Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin at Spectrum Industries Inc

Objective/Summary:

Supports manufacturing by preparing, maintaining and updating programming, tooling, jigs/fixtures, and production instructions in order to keep production process running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Tooling, jigs & fixtures – Responsible for tooling accuracy, efficiency and upkeep
• Calibrate a variety of tooling and measuring devices
• Repair or replace defective tooling
• Build and maintain jigs and fixtures for production use
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure that sharpening equipment continues to run smoothly and accurately
• Contact and collaborate with vendors and order tooling within an established budget
• Maintain an adequate supply of tooling and measuring devices at appropriate levels, monitor tooling and measuring device accuracy and maintain corresponding records
• Works with Product Development to determine tooling requirements for new products
• Programming & and Equipment operations – Responsible for efficient/safe equipment operation
• Work with maintenance technicians, safety manager, quality personnel and production supervisors to monitor and maintain accurate, efficient and safe operation of equipment machinery and production processes
• Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes or procedures
• Create and maintain work instructions, production routes, operation and troubleshooting instructions for production machinery, equipment and processes
• Program CNC equipment; adjust programs to assure accuracy
• Train technician and production personnel on proper use instructions and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations and procedures
• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assists Maintenance and Process Control in determining root cause of machine malfunctions.
• Provides resource information and expertise to manufacturing to determine tool set-up and machine tool capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent technical school training AND three to five years related experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification, Lockout/tag out certification; Calibration expertise
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability to drive company vehicles.

Benefits

• PTO: 3 weeks per year
• 72 hours of paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Short-term disability (employer paid)
• $30,000 of life insurance (employer paid)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Spectrum Industries, Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other non-merit factor. Join our team and build a rewarding career in an inclusive environment.