Job Title: Engineering Technician
Location: Weaverville, NC
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services
Job Function: CNC Programming| Machine Setup | Tooling Development
Job Summary: The Engineering Technician supports engineering and production teams in CNC programming, tooling development, machine setup, and process optimization to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support to engineering department and all business/production units.
- Write and maintain programs and program delivery system for CNC equipment.
- Install, proof, and conduct necessary tests associated with process tooling as directed by process/project engineering.
- Promote, lead, and participate in kaizen events and Lean manufacturing efforts.
- Provide off shift support to shop floor when necessary.
- Assist engineering in process development for maximum efficiency.
- Knowledgeable of cutting tool geometry, speeds, feeds, and their application.
- Solid analytical & problem-solving skills.
- Functional computer skills in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and M.S. Office.
- Devise, fabricate, and/or assemble mechanical components such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo-systems, machine tools, measuring instruments etc.
- Plan schedule and engineer Made-To-Order production efforts as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in engineering or related field is highly desired.
- 3-5 years of CNC machining or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups, vendors, customers, employees, tool suppliers, etc.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumes.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Knowledgeable in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and M.S. Office.
Physical Requirements:
- Routinely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
- Routinely reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Frequently required to stand and walk.
- Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Why Join Us?
- Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership team.
- Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.