What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at Sterling Engineering?
Title: Engineering Technician
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift | Mon-Thur 6a till 4p | Friday as need for OT
Pay Range: $27/hr
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, and more!
We are seeking motivated Engineering Technicians to support assembly operations in a growing manufacturing area focused on lawn equipment. This is a hands-on manufacturing floor role — not a design position — ideal for candidates with strong communication skills, manufacturing experience, and a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Job Duties:
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift | Mon-Thur 6a till 4p | Friday as need for OT
Pay Range: $27/hr
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, and more!
We are seeking motivated Engineering Technicians to support assembly operations in a growing manufacturing area focused on lawn equipment. This is a hands-on manufacturing floor role — not a design position — ideal for candidates with strong communication skills, manufacturing experience, and a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Job Duties:
- Assist in developing and improving assembly processes for new or modified products.
- Participate in creating assembly instructions and work procedures for production teams.
- Help identify opportunities for process optimization during new product introductions.
- Serve as the first point of escalation for assembly-related issues on the floor.
- Work closely with assemblers to diagnose problems and drive corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Materials, Quality, and Test Engineering departments to resolve production challenges.
- Monitor assembly quality and performance, ensuring products meet specifications and standards.
- Provide on-the-job training to assemblers as needed and support continuous improvement efforts.
- 2 years of relevant experience with an Associate degree, or
- 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience without a degree
- Associate degree in a technical or manufacturing discipline preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work collaboratively across departments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Basic familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) for viewing and interpreting drawings.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively on the production floor.
Salary : $27