Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician Eldridge, IA 52748 $28.85

• $38.46 an hour
• Full-time $28.85
• $38.46 an hour

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Full-time Summary:

Primarily responsible for operating, maintaining, and advancing 3D printing and CNC machining capabilities across the organization, including tooling design, fabrication, and process improvement engineering. Secondarily supports estimating, production cost analysis, and CAD design functions as needed. Must be a self-starter and be able to function autonomously with little supervision.

Essential Duties:

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required. Operate, program, and perform routine and preventive maintenance on 3D printing and CNC machining equipment Develop innovative solutions to new tooling production using 3D printing, CNC machining, and related technologies Manage tooling production from drawing to finished product, with primary execution via 3D printing and CNC machining Implement and integrate 3D printing and CNC capabilities into current production processes Research, spec out, and select machining/fabrication equipment to create process improvements and generate cost savings. Such equipment may include the following: CNC machines, Plasma/Waterjet tables, 3-D printers Work with outside vendors on tooling design as well as equipment maintenance and improvement to keep up with industry standards. Spend time on the shop floor and in the tooling shop to develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling requirements. Visit customers in the field to view, measure, and improve potential and current products in the field Fill-in support for CAD design and engineering drawings as needed Fill-in support for quoting and estimating manufactured products as needed Fill-in support for closing the feedback loop between job estimating and actual costs to track profitability and identify cost saving opportunities Aid Project Managers in material take offs and drawing for on-site and off-site projects

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

Education/Experience:

• 3-D printing experience required
• CNC machining experience required
• CAD/CAM experience preferred
• Cost analysis and cost reduction experience preferred
• Professionalism, diplomacy and tact to portray Company in a positive manner
• Ability to read, interpret and produce engineering drawings and blueprints
• Strong follow up skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver's License
• must be able to produce on demand

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to observe situations and information and to effectively collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Memory ability to recall relevant job/customer-related facts and details.

Ability to effectively focus learn/process and apply job-related knowledge.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing

• Approximately greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time. Walking
• Approximately greater 1/3 of on-the-job time, (in hazardous factory/foundry settings). Sitting
• Approximately 1/3 of on-the-job time Use of hands to finger, handle or feel
• Approximately 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time. Reaching with hands and arms
• Approximately 1/3 of on-the-job time. Climbing or balancing
• Approximately 1/3 of on-the-job time, (in hazardous factory/foundry settings). Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Approximately 1/3 of on-the-job time, (in hazardous factory/foundry settings). Talking or hearing
• Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time. Tasting or smelling
• Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time. Lifting
• must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Vision
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). Vision requirements listed are primarily applied to use of computers, files and document/account analysis. Travel
• Requires less than 20% travel, though relevant travel is encouraged

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Environmental

• Exposure to potentially hazardous environmental conditions may include the following:
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Approximately 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Approximately greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Work in high, precarious places
• Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Approximately 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Approximately 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Extreme cold (non-weather)
• Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Extreme heat (non-weather)
• Approximately greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Risk of Electrical Shock
• Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Noise
• Typical office background noise, manufacturing plant or foundry and associated machinery noises.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.85

• $38.46 per hour Expected hours: 35
• 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

3

D Printing:

1 year (Preferred)

CNC Machine:

1 year (Preferred)

CAD:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person