Engineering Technician

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Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Mac Lean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety.

Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Under the direction of engineering staff, supports all phases of the manufacturing process, including the setup, operation, testing, and maintenance of rubber molding equipment, tools, and machinery. Assists in process development and troubleshooting, participates in engineering trials, and provides operator training to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.

• Perform work associated with automation improvements, new plant layouts, installation, calibration and operation of production machines
• Set up, adjust and operate machinery in support of the production process, as needed
• Test and inspect machines to determine safe and efficient operation, perform routine maintenance and fix standard malfunctions
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop order to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation
• Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products, such as machinery or equipment and measuring instruments
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Perform work under direct supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of rubber injection molding
• Require accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) for communication, documentation, and data analysis.

• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical Thinking and Problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Process troubleshooting
• Mechanical aptitude
• Hands-on assembly and repair

Choose the appropriate response by each of the functions listed below

Physical Requirements

Environmental Factors

Competencies/Skills

Equipment Use

Yes

General vision

Yes

Works alone

Yes

Reading simple

Yes

Computer

No

Close vision

Yes

Works with others

No

Reading complex

No

Telephone

Yes

Clear Speech

Yes

Verbal face-to-face

Yes

Writing simple

Yes

Calculator

Yes

Hearing

Yes

Extended days

No

Writing complex

Yes

Copy machine

Yes

Hand/ finger dexterity

Yes

Weekend work

Yes

Perceive/comprehend

No

Fax

No

Flexibility (upper/lower)

Yes

Mechanical equipment

Yes

Math skills simple

Yes

Maintenance tools

F

Standing

No

Electrical equipment

No

Math skills complex

Yes

Process machines

O

Sitting

No

Pressurized equipment

Yes

Judgement calls

No

Packaging machines

R

Kneeling

No

Burning materials

Yes

Decision making

Yes

Lab equipment

R

Stooping

No

Varying temperatures

Yes

Good communication written

Yes

Measuring Devices

O

Bending

No

High places

Yes

Good communication verbal

No

Automobile

R

Lifting

No

Fumes/odors

Yes

Ability to lead

No

Powered industrial equipment

30lb

Lifting, pulling, pushing

Yes

Dirt/dust

Yes

Team work

R

Pulling

No

Gases

Yes

Problem solving

R

Pushing

Yes

Noise/vibration

Yes

Creativity

Key: C – Continuous, F – Frequently, O – Occasionally, R – Rarely

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Mac Lean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual…