SUMMARY:
The Engineering Technician will work closely with Industrial Engineers to support industrialization project, automation, prototyping and equipment troubleshooting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:
- Work on project tasks signed by engineers for mechanical and electrical fabrication.
- Support machine testing, data collection and analysis.
- Assist in the research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, production methods and production equipment.
- Assist in machine and robot trouble shooting, create trouble shooting guide.
- Work on prototype machining from blueprints, schematics, and engineering specifications.
- Coordinates the analysis and tests and/or sources and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
- Coordinates product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
- Assist with processing new parts and routines routed through the shop.
- Identify parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.
- Assist engineers to perform tool design drawings with use of computer assisted design applications and programs.
- Assist engineers to perform the re-engineering process of existing parts as needed for improved manufacturability.
- Able to identify, perform and troubleshoot tools in manufacturing for improved quality and tool life.
- Works under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude, as required.
- Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
- Responsibility for complying with ISO 14001 standards, aspects, directives and impact as related to the HSE policy commitments.
- Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements and safe operating procedures at all times.
- Required to identify and alert any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
- Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
- Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as EMS and recycling opportunities to elimination of production waste
- Other duties, as assigned.
Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Analytical - Technical math skills to synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.
- Technical Skills – Strong technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, assembly and production equipment.
- Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Planning/Organizing – Capable with the support of engineers to prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic individual action plans.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No Supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 1 year certificate from college or technical school, preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years equivalent combination of technical education and experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced knowledge of machinery and procedures
- Working knowledge of relevant engineering applications
- Proficiency in computer skills necessary for the job function
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets 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 work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems collects 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 concrete variables.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint and Computer assisted design (CAD) preferred.
Certificates, licenses, registrations
- Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time and walk and sit; requires eye-hand coordination, use hands hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, listen and speak. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. The employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment in specified areas.
Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture, be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by :
- Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
- Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
- Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
- Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
- Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
- Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
- To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact
Pay Range: $25-34 per Hour
