Engineering Technician - 2Nd Or 3Rd Shift

Job Posting: Engineering Technician

As an Engineering Technician you will use technical skills to assist Engineering, Quality and Operations with maintaining and improving manufacturing processes. This position will assist in the design, implementation, maintenance and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.

You will do this by:

• Providing real-time technical support for production and test equipment
• Participating in preventative maintenance activities
• Troubleshooting quality and productivity issues
• Identifying quality, cost reduction and efficiency opportunities
• Ensuring projects are transferred to respective departments, including coordinating technical training, resolving startup issues, and providing technical documentation for process control and training purposes
• Providing support regarding Manufacturing best practices to achieve critical success factors
• Providing solutions to technical issues
• Initiating corrections to work instructions & procedures
• Supporting established documentation, communication, and escalation protocols
• Establishing solutions to safety near misses

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

You are the kind of person who is:

• Customer Focused
• Detail Orientated
• Resourceful
• Collaborative
• A Problem-Solver
• Analytical
• An Excellent Communicator

Required Qualifications:

• Certificate or associate's degree in an engineering or technical field, industrial, electrical or mechanical engineering or 5+ years equivalent technical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience troubleshooting mechanical / electronic equipment
• General knowledge of steel fabrication, stamping, laser cutting, machining, grinding, welding, heat treating, robotic equipment, servo controls and data management
• Ability to read and understand 2D drawings
• Open-minded, flexible and able to adapt and accept new ideas quickly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to root cause technical issues
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross functional team
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with co-workers at all levels in numerous functions
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Robotic programming (ABB)
• PLC programming
• CNC programming
• Design and drafting skills (Solidworks)
• Experience with Robot Studio
• Experience with Epicor ERP
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout and other machine operation safety standards
• Experience with in-process monitoring and controls
• Experience with Human Machine Interfaces, Databases or Structured Query Language
• Experience in the design, selection and implementation of manufacturing systems

Physical | Visual Demands:

• Weight amount that would need to be lifted, pushed or pulled: Up to 25 pounds. Occasionally may have to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to Sit, Stand, Walk Talk/Hear, Use Hands, Climb/Balance, Stoop/Kneel/Croouch or Crawl, Reach with Hands and Arms
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a give point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring in an object into sharp focus)
• Regular travel to each business unit (1 mile away from each other) and other occasional travel

Work Environment:

• Loud (Examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location: Fisher Barton Blades | 300 Air Park Drive | Watertown, WI

Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift, Monday to Friday - 8 hour shifts

Benefits Package:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 96 hours Paid Time Off minimum to start
• FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account)
• And more!

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We’re more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you’ll find—anywhere.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.