Sr Engineering Technician

These are the main skills/competencies required:

Proven experience as a machinist or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment. Strong competency with mills lathes and other machine shop equipment; both manual and CNC

Strong knowledge of machining processes tools and equipment

Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical drawings and specifications

Experience inspecting machined parts using calipers micrometers gauges and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.

Studies and records time motion methods and speed to improve efficiency and establish a standard production rate in performance of maintenance production clerical and other worker operations. 

Requires a high school degree or its equivalent with 4-6 years of experience in the field.

  Familiar with a variety of the fields concepts practices and procedures.

  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.

  May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. 

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Manual & CNC Machining

Set up and operate manual lathes mills and related machineshop equipment.

Independently set up program and run CNC machines including creating toolpaths selecting tooling and validating machining strategies.

Create modify and maintain fixturing required for machining complex prototype and development components.

Programming & Technical Execution

Generate CNC programs and machining instructions using CAD/CAM inputs (drawings sketches models or conceptual ideas).

Troubleshoot machining operations and adjust speeds feeds tooling and workholding as needed for quality accuracy and safety.

Quality & Documentation

Inspect machined parts using calipers micrometers gauges and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.

Document work performed maintain machining notes and communicate changes or challenges to engineering partners.

Follow all shop safety protocols and maintain a clean organized work area.

Qualifications :

Need to have: 

Proven experience as a machinist or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment 

Strong knowledge of machining processes tools and equipment 

Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical drawings and specifications

Working knowledge of Mastercam

High school diploma or GED

Additional Information :

 Nice to have:

Experience with prototype work including designing and creating fixtures

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract