Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Under the direction of the Tool Room/Fabrication Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering Technician will assist with setting up CNC mills, troubleshooting, training production personnel, work towards Continuous Improvement of existing products and provide technical support to the operations team as needed. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will act in a manner that is consistent with Gordon Aluminum's Customer 1st Philosophy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up CNC equipment for the fabrication department. Focus will be on advanced setups and historically problematic setups.
• Troubleshoots medium to high complexity problems through analyzing information and evaluating results to propose and choose the best immediate and long term solutions.
• Trains production Set-up Operators to advance their ability and raise overall proficiency.
• Identifies and executes meaningful improvement opportunities and promptly seeks his or her next task, while requiring minimal supervision.
• Maintains CNC tooling and supports preparing tooling for planned production runs.
• Edits programs in the language of a machines controller and manages file directories for accuracy.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the principles of machining to select the proper tooling and establish appropriate cutting parameters.
• Evaluates the sequence of machine operations, the proper cutting tools needed to attain the highest quality part in the most efficient manor, while achieving the greatest part profitability.
• Demonstrates strong understanding and ability to read and edit programs for identifying errors and efficiency opportunities.
• Observes and analyzes machining cycles to identify and implement waste and time saving opportunities.
• Derives work instructions or setup sheets to effectively communicate required procedure to the operations team. Successful candidates will be proficient in using typical Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to manage and prioritize his or her schedule and workload for on time delivery of tasks and projects.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner, treating all individuals with respect and taking on tasks with a positive attitude.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards and regulations.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior, in completing job duties and assignments

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school with at least two years' hands-on experience in setup, troubleshooting and production; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient with blue print reading and basic metrology. Calipers, micrometers, indicators, depth micrometers, etc.
• Proficient in setting up, operating and troubleshooting CNC mills.
• Strong and effective communicator, both verbally and written.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk or hear. The position is also regularly required to walk, use hands to grasp, hold, handle, reach with arms and hands, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and heat while in the shop. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Employee is expected to wear the required personal protective equipment when on the production floor.

Notice

All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must posses the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The Company retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Gordon Aluminum Industries, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.