Description

About Masterbilt Incorporated: Founded with a commitment to excellence in precision manufacturing, Masterbilt Incorporated has established itself as a leader in delivering high-performance components across a range of industries. Our mission is to provide superior quality through innovation, advanced CNC machining processes, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.

At Masterbilt, we operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where teamwork and innovation drive success. We take pride in fostering a culture that empowers employees to grow, contribute meaningfully, and uphold our core values of quality, integrity, and operational excellence. Through our dedication and expertise, we consistently meet the evolving needs of our customers while maintaining the highest standards in manufacturing.

Position Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations by improving machine utilization, resolving production issues, assisting with process development, and helping launch new equipment and processes. This position works closely with manufacturing leadership, engineering, quality, programmers, and machine operators to increase throughput, reduce downtime, and improve the safe and efficient production of quality parts.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical problem-solver who is comfortable working directly with CNC machines, tooling, production processes, and shop-floor employees.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

· Provide hands-on technical support to second-shift manufacturing operations.

· Assist with setting up, troubleshooting, and improving CNC machining processes.

· Help place new machines, equipment, tooling, and processes into production.

· Identify causes of machine downtime, production delays, scrap, and inefficient workflow.

· Work with programmers, operators, quality personnel, and leadership to resolve manufacturing problems.

· Support efforts to increase machine uptime, throughput, and unattended machining.

· Help establish processes that allow qualified operators to safely operate multiple machines.

· Review work instructions, set up documentation, engineering drawings, and production requirements.

· Assist with developing and improving standardized work, setup procedures, and process documentation.

· Recommend improvements to tooling, fixtures, work holding, machine utilization, and material flow.

· Support first-piece, in-process, and final inspection activities when necessary.

· Monitor production performance and communicate problems that may affect quality, delivery, or safety.

· Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues.

· Train and provide technical guidance to machine operators on approved processes and procedures.

· Coordinate with maintenance when equipment repairs or preventive maintenance are required.

· Promote compliance with company safety rules, quality requirements, and established procedures.

· Complete other duties and improvement projects as assigned.

Performance Expectations

· Timely completion and effectiveness of corrective actions.

· Progress in placing assigned machines and processes into production.

· Increased machine uptime and productive operating hours.

· Improved throughput and reduction of past-due work.

· Reduction in downtime, scrap, rework, and setup time.

· Ability to resolve production problems promptly.

· Development of accurate and repeatable manufacturing processes.

· Effective communication and cooperation across departments.

· Compliance with safety, quality, attendance, and documentation requirements

Requirements

Qualifications and Competency Requirements:

Experience & Education

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Technical degrees, apprenticeships, or advanced manufacturing training are preferred.

· Three or more years of experience in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering support, process improvement, or a related technical position preferred.

· Working knowledge of CNC machines, tooling, fixtures, work holding, and machining processes.

· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

· Familiarity with precision measuring equipment and inspection methods.

· Experience troubleshooting manufacturing or machining problems.

· Basic computer skills and the ability to document processes and production information.

· Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during second-shift operations.

· Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

· Aerospace or other precision-manufacturing experience preferred.

Additional Attributes

· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Strong communication and teamwork skills.

· Dependable with excellent attendance.

· Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Compliance

· Ability to comply with and pass all required background check and drug screening requirements, including but not limited to pre-employment and random drug screening as required/requested.

· Must maintain a valid driver's license and remain insurable under the company's vehicle insurance policy

Physical Activities & Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around manufacturing and inspection equipment.

· Ability to use computers, inspection equipment, and precision measuring instruments.

· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

· Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required as appropriate.

Work Schedule: The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday; however, hours may vary based on production demands and business needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Other: 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Masterbilt, Inc.

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