What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Technician position at ClarkDietrich?
Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL℠, by applying to become an Engineering Technician at any of our locations as this position requires 50 to 75% travel.
SUMMARY
- The Engineering Technician installs and Starts manufacturing machines in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
- Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
- Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
- Provides operator initial training on manufacturing lines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project management involving both technical and contractor management skills.
- Extensive experience in either the rollforming industry or a related industry.
- Production Management Experience.
- Ability to self-direct in a field environment given the goals of the project.
- Ability to install and startup equipment.
- Fabrication Skills for installation and rebuild purposes.
- Initial Operator Training for startup of equipment.
- General electrical installation capabilities.
- Welding and pipefitting.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic installation and troubleshooting.
- Electrical print reading.
- Rigging.
- Operate cranes and forklift.
- PLC troubleshooting.
- 50%-75% travel required to facilities across the United States.
Safety:
- Works safely and follows all safety rules and operational procedures.
- Properly inspects equipment and completes any forms as required.
- wears and maintains all required PPE.
- Understands all safety devices and their operation.
Supervisory Responsibilites:
None
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Planning; an ability to think ahead and plan machine installations
- Management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including layout, assembly and production equipment
- Product development experience
- Quality orientation and attention to detail
- Problem analysis and resolution
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player
- Ability to solve complex problems and a variety of changing needs under stress
- Solid decision-making skills
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Two year technical Associates degree or equivalent experience
- Computer assisted design (AutoCAD) proficiency
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Lifting-occasional, up to 50 lbs.
- Standing-8 hours per day
- Walking-off and on, 4-6 hours per day
- Body positions-squatting, bending, extending arms, stooping, reaching overhead
- Grasping-both hands up to 8 hours per day
- Sitting-none
- Pushing-occasionally
- Climbing-occasionally
- Availability to travel 50%-75%
Mathematical Skills:
- Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and changing fractions into decimals
- Ability to read a tape measure, caliper and micrometer accurately
- Mechanically Inclined
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Office & Manufacturing Plant - exposure to head and cold
- Personal Protective Equipment always required while on manufacturing floor
- Noise controlled environment
- High level activity - continous overhead crane and forklift operation
CLARKDIETRICH BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual Incentive
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Certification Reimbursement
- Community Service Day
