Engineering Technician

Position Description:

The Engineering Technician Fabrication Support provides hands-on technical support to the Fabrication Department helping convert engineered designs and released work into efficient repeatable manufacturing processes. This position serves as a key connection between Engineering Fabrication Production and Manufacturing Engineering.

The technician will support laser cutting CNC press brake forming sheet-metal processing nesting routing programming tooling and production troubleshooting. The role requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings understand manufacturing requirements identify issues before production and work directly with operators and engineers to improve processes.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Demonstrates Ability to Read measuring equipment such as tape measure calibers protractor
Support daily fabrication operations laser cutting brake forming/bending Material handling / processing Robotics
Assist in determining appropriate manufacturing methods tooling machines and processing sequences. Hands on support when needed
Ability to read blueprints
Understands and applies basic concepts of 5S
Support creation and review of laser nests using Bystronic/BySoft or similar software

Review nests for part orientation quantity material utilization and manufacturability
Adheres to safety procedures and protocols
Accurately read & execute internal work orders
Help maintain nesting standards and best practices
Support CNC press brake programming and program verification.
Review bend sequences tooling backgauge positions bend allowances and material requirements.
Verify that required drawings models specifications material information and manufacturing instructions are available before production
Willingly follows Instruction/direction from leadership
Works well with a team
Ability to identify & report safety hazards

Required Skills / Abilities:

Understanding of sheet-metal fabrication processes.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate an issue.
Basic computer skills for data entry and machine control.

Education & Experience:

Associate degree or technical degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field. Experience with fabrication shops and automation. Experience with nesting and programming.

Work Environment:

The work environment will include exposure to manufacturing machinery and potentially noisy conditions. The temperature inside a warehouse can vary. Some warehouses are climate-controlled while others may not be.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will frequently lift on average 30lbs throughout the course of a shift ability to lift up 50 lbs occasionally. The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee will be required to frequently bend and/ or twist throughout the course of a shift. Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are often necessary.

Trew EEO Statement
Trew and its companies are equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.