Machine Shop Technician
Kett Engineering
Job description:
Company OverviewKett Engineering is a well-established leader in the automotive testing industry with over 60 years of experience. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering high-quality testing, development, and staffing solutions for automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
Background You will be part of a team at a machine shop that supports various groups in design, fabrication, and maintenance, including inventory management of parts/supplies. A person who can support R&D projects utilizing the machine shop and support in the maintenance of the machine shop equipment and tools. General duties and scope of work Machine Shop: 1. Fabricate specialty fixtures, jigs, etc. utilizing steel stock, aluminum stock, 80/20, etc.. 2. Perform periodic preventative maintenance / repairs on machine shop equipment. 3. Maintain shop safety, organization, cleanliness & oversight. 4. Support training & development for less experienced staff. 5. Support in creating solutions for project needs. Inventory Management: 1. Manage (procure, organize, monitor, etc.) standard shop supplies (i.e., nuts, bolts, washers, shop chemicals, etc.) through established suppliers (i.e., McMaster-Carr, Grainger, etc.) 2. Monitor shop inventory levels through Kanban system or other established methods. 3. Research and procure miscellaneous shop supplies, stock inventory & manage invoices. 4. Maintain good inventory organization, cleanliness & oversight. Requirements Skills and Experience: 1. Minimum 10-year experience in a fabrication shop environment utilizing various machine shop equipment. 2. Proficient in MIG & TIG for both steel and aluminum. 3. Working level experience w/CNC operations is a plus. 4. CAD experience is a plus. 5. Automotive background (light duty and/or heavy-duty vehicle experience) is a plus. 6. The ideal candidate would be prepared to display their skill sets through pictures/videos/etc. of current/previous projects. General Requirements 1. Eager to learn new skills and methods. 2. Creativity in finding solutions supporting R&D projects.
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