Manufacturing Production Technician

Job Summary:
Manufacturing Production Technicians work closely with the Production Technical Supervisor and production employees to support and improve manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and manufacturing processes, performing equipment maintenance, and suggesting updates to work instructions.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and troubleshoot processes, material, or equipment problems and recommend solutions to Production Technical Supervisor
• Recommend revisions and improvements to manufacturing methods and work instructions
• Develop, procure, or modify existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment
• Conduct time studies and identify areas for process improvements
• Train production employees on new tooling and manufacturing equipment
• Conduct routine maintenance on manufacturing and test equipment
• Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities

Skills:

• Follow Production Technical Supervisor direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers
• Independent and self-motivated
• Able to work in a process-centered team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to efficiently manage time and resources
• Strong understanding and ability to read prints and schematics
• Working knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with SMT equipment a plus
• Experience with modeling software is preferred

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field (preferred); or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years technician experience (preferred)
• Good eye hand coordination and dexterity due to small parts
• Ability to travel on occasion

Job Detail of a Manufacturing Engineering Technician:

• Full time with benefits
• Day shift Monday through Friday 7AM to 3:30 PM
• Wage DOE

Essential Functions of a Manufacturing Engineering Technician:

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (when required)
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Use of upper body, arms, and hands throughout the day
• Lifting 10-20 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Bending, stooping, and reaching overhead throughout the day to reach materials to move or pickup
• Normal color vision (due to different colored wires)
• Able to work regularly with epoxy, glues, sealants

Company Benefits:

• Health insurance - 100% employee premium coverage with low deductible!
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, select holidays)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Long Term Disability insurance

Our company makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. We can be reached by telephone at 208-263-8541, by fax at 208-255-4717, or email at accommodations@encoder.com. Please address correspondence to the HR/Recruiting Coordinator.

Encoder Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.