Industrial Engineering Technician

Job Summary

This role, reporting to the Engineering Manager, will be responsible for supporting R&D activities, electromechanical maintenance on equipment and facilities, mechanical drafting, and CNC programming. It is a hybrid role requiring strong communication skills, organization, discipline, multitasking, and priority balancing. The technician will troubleshoot root causes of equipment downtime, perform preventative maintenance, set up R&D testing, interpret blueprints, select tooling, set up CNC machines, write and troubleshoot programs, and provide manufacturing support.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate daily with production and engineering to solve problems and implement solutions quickly and safely, keeping factory assets operating efficiently. Tasks include repair, replacement, and installation of sensors, actuators, transformers, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, electric eyes, conduit systems, switches, wiring, belts, valves, and more.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical equipment and automation system hardware such as PLCs, reading ladder logic and making basic adjustments to PLC programming related to inputs, outputs, tags, sensors, and buttons.
• Utilize mechanical and electrical tools, diagnostic instruments, electrical diagrams and schematics, CMMS, and other digital tools to work safely and efficiently.
• Model electrical safety and share electrical and mechanical expertise to train other team members; perform basic rigging, mechanical practices, and welding skills in an industrial environment.
• Interpret blueprints, select appropriate tooling, write, develop, and prove CNC programs to achieve required geometry per GD&T specifications, material properties and desired finish.
• Resolve programming issues and implement improvements to machining processes to reduce cycle time, improve tool life, and maintain accurate records of programs, setups, and process changes.
• Create manufacturing drawings of assemblies and models including GD&T and B.O.M. information.
• Interpret 2D drawings and layouts for migration into a 3D environment.
• Provide support to the engineering team with recommendations for capital appropriations and project completion.
• Note that this description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems and electrical/electronic circuits to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated and CNC equipment.
• Skill in working with PLCs, including reading ladder logic, performing basic program adjustments, and supporting machine controls.
• Skill in CNC programming (G‑code, M‑code) and CAM software, with the ability to interpret blueprints, GD&T specifications, and tooling requirements.
• Ability to review and verify manufacturing drawings for proper fit, function, accuracy, and completeness.
• Knowledge and skill in CAD software and mechanical drafting to support design, documentation, and fabrication activities.
• Ability to apply strong mechanical aptitude, effective reasoning, problem‑solving skills, interpersonal communication, and initiative to work independently and support project completion.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Shop floor and office environment mix.
• Prone to prolonged periods of standing, forklift operation, bending, pushing, and office work.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Planned Business Travel

This job requires no planned business travel.

Education and Experience

• High School graduation or equivalent is required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing experience supporting engineering and operations in a LEAN environment with experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex mechanical equipment, CNC equipment, electrical and automation systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting and performing repairs (AM & PM) on production and facilities equipment.
• Prior experience managing multiple projects and priorities.

EEO Statement

Dura Serv is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and afford equal employment opportunities to team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our EEO policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Dura Serv and its team members, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and application of policies.