Engineering Technician

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family‑owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for an Engineering Technician to join our growing team. This position is located on‑site in Bellingham, Washington State. Position Description We are looking for an Engineering Tech! The Engineering Tech assists in the technical production processes associated with machining, composite fabricating, finishing or assembling composite tooling, metallic tooling or production parts or robotics. This includes proficiency in Metrology and understanding of Aerospace finishes. Essential Functions Assists in the completion of End Item Deliverable to meet Work Order Specifications, as well as advise, instruct, and direct the Production Technicians in completion of the same Has knowledge and understanding to approve Pattern, Tool, or Production parts; surface condition, metrology reports, and tolerances, in lieu of PM buy‑off on the Work Order Understands and inspects workpieces with GD&T Reviews engineering drawings, project instructions and blueprints to obtain specifications, procedures and objectives as needed to accommodate Production Works with Cell Manager to identify and mitigate risk in the production process Maintains heightened awareness of the project schedule for each project as it moves through the value stream in order to meet key project deadlines Complies with Safety, 5S, AS9100, Nadcap Standards and Practices and others as required Performs other duties as assigned The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of your job Qualifications Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3). This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program. Education/Experience An associate's degree in manufacturing engineering/engineering technology, Composite/Material Science, Industrial Design Technology, or a similar field is required Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products and SAP; some experience with Catia and/or Unigraphics is desirable. One-year preferred working as a JI Production Tech (similar Manufacturing experience may be substituted) with proven understanding of JI procedures and processes Must be familiar with a variety of the fields' concepts, practices, and procedures Must be able to rely on extensive experience, problem‑solving skills, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language Additional Information Wage range for this role is between $22 - $48 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off‑shifts, off‑site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job‑related and non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account) 401k with employer matching Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays) Education reimbursement program Several shift options Premium pay for off‑shifts Premium pay for security clearance if applicable Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer. Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affimation Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including pre‑employment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a pre‑employment drug test prior to starting employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr