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Dehn Inc
Manufacturing Technician
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$62,159 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Company Overview DEHN protects . Two words, a big promise. The motto of our company has been both an obligation and an incentive since 1910 of our family-owned company. Headquartered in Neumarkt, Germany, DEHN's mission is to provide world-class Lightning and Surge protection solutions for people, building installations and electrical/electronic devices and systems against the effects of lightning and surges. For the past 115 years, we have been leading the development in surge protection, lightning protection and safety equipment, making DEHN the most experienced and trusted expert for a total product concept. DEHN Inc. is the USA subsidiary for DEHN SE (ISO 9001/14001certified). We focus on solutions for lightning and surge-related problems as they apply to the North American market. These solutions include education, technical assistance, system design, risk assessments and site surveys in addition to lightning and electrical surge protection products. Our customers include commercial, communications, energy, electronics, industrial, hospitality, infrastructure, medical, security & defense markets. Companies depend on DEHN solutions to ensure their facilities and assets run efficiently and without fail, protecting the plant, people, equipment and the critical services they provide to the public and industry. With over 115 years in business, we have 2 words … DEHN protects . Summary We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to support our Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams. This role ensures smooth production flow, maintains equipment readiness, debugs electrical circuits, and responds quickly to real-time assembly issues. The ideal candidate is proactive, electro‑mechanically inclined, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Respond to production issues during assembly and assist with troubleshooting Collaborate with operators, quality, and engineering teams to resolve bottlenecks and quality concerns Support continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor Set up equipment and assets for new or existing production lines Assist with equipment upgrades, relocations, and configuration changes Perform light preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables Coordinate repairs and upgrades with operations and engineering Debug and troubleshoot electrical circuits (sensors, wiring, low‑voltage systems, control components) Assist engineers in diagnosing electrical failures and implementing corrective actions Requirements Skillset Associate's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related field 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, technical support, or electro‑mechanical assembly Experience debugging and troubleshooting electrical circuits using diagnostic tools (multimeter, continuity tester, etc.) Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical components Ability to read technical drawings and follow work instructions Familiarity with equipment setup and troubleshooting techniques SAP or ERP experience is a plus Basic Microsoft Office skills Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication abilities Hands-on, structured, and proactive mindset Competencies Technical skills
- strong understanding of manufacturing and electro‑mechanical systems Electrical diagnostics
- ability to troubleshoot and debug electrical circuits Lean mindset
- focused on efficiency and waste reduction Team player
- collaborates effectively across departments Safety awareness
- ensures safe and reliable operations Physical demands Will regularly require lifting, pulling, and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds Frequent sitting, occasional bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, and reaching overhead Disclaimers DEHN Inc.