Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Job

Title Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Type Part-time

Location Wallingford, CT06492

Departments Quality/Engineering

Date Published November 2, 2026

End Date 11-13-2026

Manufacturing Engineer Technician

61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492

CT180 Manufacturing Facility

Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:30pm

Up to 28 hours/week

Working as Part-time Manufacturing Engineer Technician, you will provide technical assistance to the engineering team regarding manufacturing, quality, heat treat, engineering and customer service departments. You will work with a variety of projects including, preparation for future facility layouts, manufacturing process improvements and creation of tooling and equipment for our various manufacturing processes.

• Troubleshooting manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling and gaging
• Providing effective recommendations for the improvement of operational methods to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality
• Assisting with manufacturing facility layout using LEAN manufacturing principles
• Promoting and implementing continuous improvement programs

• 18 years of age or older
• Possess or are working towards a degree in engineering, mechatronics or CNC
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Exhibit strong orientation toward continuous improvement
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

• Prior experiencing using CAD (Solidworks/Auto Desk, Inventor)
• Experience using LEAN manufacturing principles
• Previous experience with manufacturing facility layout

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity.

From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

• Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.

The base pay range for this position is $22/hr
-30/hr in addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.