Engineering Technician 1

Job Title

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.

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
- 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

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran