Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Job Summary The Manufacturing Equipment Technician supports a low‑volume, semi‑automated light assembly operation by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production equipment and fixtures. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, setup and changeover, basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, calibration and documentation support, and coordination with production and engineering to minimize downtime. The role also supports continuous improvement, safety, and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with Engineering, Operations in support of production activities and equipment. Partner with Engineering to evaluate, test, validate and implement new production assembly tooling, fixtures, and automated equipment. Maintain spare parts lists and manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs, while also performing required PM activities. Support daily production, test & troubleshoot equipment issues, determine root cause, and provide supplier‑related root cause information for out‑of‑spec conditions. Achieve targets set for improvements in process cycle time, yield, efficiency, and productivity to achieve business goals. Support and drive lean manufacturing, waste elimination, standard work, and work cell concepts. Utilize an optical comparator to measure and verify fixture, tooling, and component dimensions. Pursue continuous improvement through training and process improvement. Adhere to the principles of “5S” to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area. Participate in company‑sponsored training and process improvement activities. Comply with all ICC Policies and all applicable elements of the ICC Quality Management System. Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience High School diploma required. 2+ years of Technical or Trade school in engineering or equipment technology preferred. 3+ years of industry experience supporting volume manufacturing. Skills and Requirements Excellent comprehension of engineering drawings and manufacturing procedures. 2‑3 years of hands‑on manufacturing tooling and fixture experience required. 2‑3 years of PLC programming (or similar electronic equipment controller programming) required. Interconnect, fiber optics, and cable/harness assembly experience a plus. Aerospace & defense experience a plus. AS9100D/ISO9001 experience a plus. Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD – AutoCAD, ProE preferred. Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). U.S. Person (ITAR): This position requires use of ITAR‑controlled information or hardware. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Physical Requirements The employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co‑workers, and customers. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (paperwork, typing, using mouse/keyboard). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity for inspecting manufactured parts (with and without magnification), preparing/analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to distinguish colors and color variation of physical parts and components, and in documentation such as work instructions and engineering drawings. Working Conditions Position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Interstate Connecting Components and Trek Connect – Divisions of Heilind Mil‑Aero, LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr