What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift position at Laars Heating Systems Company?
Primary Function:
The Manufacturing Engineer Technician performs various technical tasks associated with supporting manufacturing processes or equipment. Technical tasks include performance troubleshooting, gauge and instrumentation calibration, machine programming and problem diagnosis.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the calibration testing, set up, and repair of various controls, instruments and gauges measuring variables within the manufacturing process
- Monitor equipment performance and adjusts setups, calibrations, and alignments
- Help with the evaluation and diagnosis of root causes and may take immediate action to further resolve a problem
- Identify opportunities for improvement and commonization
- Work with facilities, operations, maintenance, and vendors to prepare for equipment installation
- Perform PLC, Welding, & Robotic troubleshooting
- Track data associated with production equipment and reports any inconsistencies
- Read & interpret electrical prints
Job Requirements:
- Technical degree preferred
- 2-4 years of practical experience in a manufacturing environment
- High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
- Aptitude in one or more of the following: machine controls, robotics, electrical circuitry, or mechanized/automated welding.
- Strong communication skills and team focus
About the Company:
Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America.
We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities and in 2024 we were recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for the fifth straight year.
For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ more than 1900 employees with headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and manufacturing operations in Middleville and Niles, Michigan and Rochester, New Hampshire.