Engineering Technician - Coiling

The Engineering Technician
- Spring Coiling will be responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining spring coiling machines to produce high-quality springs that meet stringent specifications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with spring coiling equipment, a strong understanding of materials and processes, and a commitment to quality and efficiency.

• Operate and set up CNC and manual spring coiling machines to produce compression, extension, and torsion springs.
• Adjust machine settings such as tension, pitch, and feed rate to achieve desired dimensions and tolerances.
• Conduct changeovers efficiently for different spring designs or material specifications.
• Inspect springs for dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and load performance using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and load testers.
• Identify and correct defects such as inconsistent pitch, cracks, or poor surface finishes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve machine issues, including wire feeding problems, tooling wear, or calibration errors.
• Perform routine maintenance on coiling machines and associated tooling to prevent downtime.
• Replace worn or damaged components such as mandrels, rollers, and guides.
• Work with various materials, including stainless steel, music wire, and specialty alloys, ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Monitor material usage to minimize waste and ensure consistent production.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase production efficiency and reduce scrap rates.
• Work with the engineering team to optimize tooling designs and coiling processes for new or custom products.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies, ensuring a safe working environment.

• Troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with CNC coiling machines.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of coiling machine setup, tooling, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with quality control tools and techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Technical or vocational training in manufacturing, machining, or a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in spring coiling or related metal forming processes.
• Hands‑on experience with CNC coiling machines (e.g., WAFIOS, MEC, or equivalent) preferred.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Libertyville, IL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Libertyville,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.