Machining Engineering Technician

Machining Engineering Technician

This first-shift Machining Engineering Technician position offers a unique opportunity to work with a highly-skilled team in the machining industry. Based in Fremont, Ohio, you will be integral in spearheading improvements in production quality and efficiencies. Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a schedule that promotes long weekends, while being part of a company celebrated for its strong employee retention and dynamic work environment.

Salary: DOE per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop innovative solutions, improving manufacturing processes and productivity.
• Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues on the production floor to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
• Lead root cause analysis of quality disruptions, collaborating across teams to implement effective corrective and preventive measures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and product quality.
• Provide on-the-ground technical support to machinists, advising on tooling, fixturing, and machine adjustments.
• Regularly monitor manufacturing operations to ensure optimal workflow and process adherence.
• Maintain, update, and verify the accuracy of blueprints and manufacturing documents to reflect current specifications and standards.
• Document detailed reports on technical issues and changes in manufacturing processes to preserve continuity and improvements.
• Support the training and development of team members through hands-on mentoring and coaching.
• Fill in as a backup operator for various machinery as needed to ensure seamless production operations.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a machining or production support role in an industrial setting.
• Proven ability to work in and understand horizontal machining environments.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.
• Familiarity with basic Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in job shop environments advantageous.
• Knowledge and participation in continuous improvement activities highly regarded.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or Mastercam software.
• Skilled in conducting root cause analysis and executing corrective actions.
• Ability to effectively manage and troubleshoot tooling issues.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of mentoring and coaching peers.
• Technical proficiency in machinery operations and maintenance.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Capability to work independently and in a team setting, maintaining high productivity and efficiency.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available within 30 days of employment.
• Generous 401K plan with a 100% match up to 4% of contributions.
• Optimal work-life balance with first-shift hours and three-day weekends.
• Paid holidays, overtime, short-term disability, and vacation time.
• Dynamic work environment with a high regard for safety and employee welfare.