Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Olympus Controls () is a fast-paced automation company that has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our growing company. We offer a dynamic environment with a competitive salary and health benefits for highly motivated individuals.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician provides hands-on support to ensure that both the production facility and our team at the Sherwood headquarters are outfitted appropriately to produce world-class automation products. Duties for the Manufacturing Engineering Technician include ensuring that projects flow smoothly through our production floor identifying areas for continuous improvement related to production processes and planning factory layouts to optimize production efficiency.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Leverages Lean principles to help set up and implement production lines and floor layouts to improve overall efficiency

Builds modifies and maintains jigs fixtures and tooling to improve manufacturing methods and quality

Provides daily hands-on manufacturing support including first-line mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and escalates complex issues

Collects process data (e.g. time studies cycle times) and helps implement efficiency improvements to processes and manufacturing methods

Trains employees on new processes and equipment utilization with a continual focus on safety

Supports the development of safety-specific training programs

Keeps equipment operational by performing routine and preventive maintenance and repairs following manufacturers instructions and procedures and coordinating service calls as needed

Creates and maintains product structure in the ERP system including BOMs and routings

Requests documents and controls product changes for build-to-print (BTP) customers including component end-of-life component changes and process changes

Assists with the execution of research and development (R&D) projects by preparing tools supplies and workspace prior to build (this may include but is not limited to hand tools facility and space setup and lifting and material handling equipment)

Builds custom crating for large automation assemblies as needed

Creates and updates work instructions for production processes and verifies their accuracy on the production floor

Procures and tracks standardized toolsets and makes recommendations for appropriate tooling

Assists with facility upkeep and maintenance as needed

Participates in the production of systems and subassemblies including but not limited to first builds

Supports effective management of waste streams (trash metals recycling pallets etc.)

4045 hours/week typical

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate degree or technical certificate in manufacturing mechanical or electrical technology preferred

Forklift and/or scissor lift training and experience preferred

Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing Continuous Improvement 5S and workplace safety regulations preferred

Must be a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic

Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and electrical schematics

Familiarity with manufacturing facility systems such as electrical bus ducts and compressed air

Ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting preferred

Proficiency with hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g. calipers micrometers multimeters)

Working knowledge of CAD and ERP systems preferred

Must possess a safety and quality mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Founded in 1923 Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion fluid power flow control automation technologies and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands specialized services and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice convenience and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.

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