Senior Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:

Provides technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment utilizing technical expertise, technical manuals, schematic drawings, precision tools, and test equipment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Respond to assembly line equipment repair calls by diagnosing equipment problems and performing necessary repairs.
• Document equipment qualifications and upgrades made to existing machines, including preventive maintenance performed and parts used, ensuring accurate repair history in the MP2 maintenance database.
• Maintain backup equipment and ensure spare parts are available at the required levels to meet manufacturing equipment needs.
• Assist industrial, manufacturing, and quality engineers with equipment operations.
• Provide equipment development engineers with feedback on equipment issues and recommend improvements to increase equipment uptime.
• Assist in constructing worktables, providing necessary utilities, and setting up equipment on manufacturing assembly lines.
• Modify existing assembly lines and workstations as required to accommodate manufacturing demands.
• Mentor less senior employees within the work group and provide technical guidance.
• Plan and organize non-routine tasks with appropriate approval.
• Initiate and maintain work schedules.
• Establish priorities for work assignments.
• Solve complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of established procedures and practices.
• Select appropriate methods and practices to develop thorough, practical, and effective solutions.
• Understand organizational structures and the roles of key employees.
• Maintain general knowledge of products, services, and employees associated with specific product lines and functional areas.

Skills Required:

• Extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and practices related to manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematic drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Experience using precision tools and test equipment.
• Ability to interpret numerical and statistical data and use computer software for documentation and analysis.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and equipment qualification processes.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and provide technical guidance to junior employees.
• Experience working in a quality-system environment and following applicable regulatory requirements.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in a relevant technical or manufacturing field.
• May require a license or certification in the area of expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts, practices, and product or system fundamentals within the functional area.
• Working knowledge of related technical disciplines.
• Ability to interpret advanced numerical and statistical data and use computer software for documentation, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Experience working in a quality-system environment while ensuring compliance with applicable governmental regulations.
• Ability to perform complex technical assignments, often without established procedures.
• Experience assisting in the design, development, evaluation, or modification of equipment, materials, systems, and products.
• Ability to determine appropriate testing methods and develop preventive maintenance plans.
• Strong judgment, initiative, creativity, and leadership skills in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Ability to recommend alternatives and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Education Required:

Associate Degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit

Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit