Technician III

Department Mission Statement

To support the development of new Hendrickson suspension components while maintaining that Hendrickson is a profitable company. We will do this by simultaneously developing the manufacturing processes and tools alongside product development. We will focus on creating processes that are capable, sustainable, and within takt time. These processes must support the capacity needed by the customer within reasonable financial payback to our company.

Position Purpose

Developing programs and parameters for production processes including the following:

• Robotic systems.
• LASER cutting systems.
• Misc. fabricating and machining systems.
• Tooling design and development support
• Support the validation of manufacturing tools / fixtures

Identifying and implementing improvements in the manufacturing processes. Training associates in the correct methods and developing their systems skills.

Essential Functions

1. Implement new equipment and processes to reduce operating costs, improve quality, and increase capacity.
2. Responsible for operations and skills outside of established procedures
3. Develop knowledge of fabrication / assembly systems and train production personnel.
4. Identify areas in which tooling, cleanliness, operation sequences, or forming consistency can be improved in order to increase throughput or product quality.
5. Develop process documentation and systems.
6. Oversee tooling and suggest and implement modification to improve system productivity.
7. Assist in the development of quality systems for new products and processes.
8. Assist in daily troubleshooting of robotic or tooling problems.
9. Some minimum supervision of Tech I or Tech II may be required.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Electronics or other related degree program is strongly desired.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ year’s of professional experience or 3+ years with an associate’s degree in related field
• Ability to read and create blueprints
• Robotic and PLC programming or other special technical skill required
• Advanced mechanical aptitude required
• Experience or demonstration of capability can offset degree preference.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, carry, and manipulate mechanical tools and machines within ergonomic reason
• Must be willing to travel to Hendrickson manufacturing facilities on an as-needed basis in order to install mechanical machine designs

Environmental Conditions

• Office setting & Shop floor setting
• Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each: welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.
• All necessary PPE (as defined by OSHA) and training associated with such will be provided.

Behavioral Traits

• Must be punctual, self-motivated, and ethical.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well within a team environment and collaborate with different functional groups

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties.  Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion.  Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.