Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Actalent • Wausau, WI • 1w ago

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for setting up CNC equipment within the fabrication department, focusing on advanced and historically challenging setups. You will troubleshoot medium to high complexity problems, analyzing information and evaluating results to propose effective immediate and long-term solutions. Additionally, you will train production Set-up Operators to enhance their skills and overall proficiency, while identifying and executing meaningful improvement opportunities with minimal supervision. Your role will include maintaining CNC tooling and preparing tooling for planned production runs, as well as editing machine controller programs and managing file directories for accuracy. A strong understanding of machining principles is essential to select appropriate tooling and establish optimal cutting parameters.

Responsibilities

Set up CNC equipment for the fabrication department, focusing on advanced setups.

Troubleshoot medium to high complexity problems to propose immediate and long-term solutions.

Train production Set-up Operators to improve their skills and proficiency.

Identify and execute improvement opportunities with minimal supervision.

Maintain CNC tooling and prepare tooling for planned production runs.

Edit programs in machine controller language and manage file directories for accuracy.

Select proper tooling and establish cutting parameters based on machining principles.

Evaluate sequence of machine operations and cutting tools for optimal quality and profitability.

Read and edit programs to identify errors and efficiency opportunities.

Observe and analyze machining cycles to implement waste and time-saving measures.

Derive work instructions or setup sheets for effective communication with the operations team.

Manage and prioritize schedule and workload for timely delivery of tasks and projects.

Conduct oneself professionally, treating all individuals with respect and positivity.

Essential Skills

CNC setup

Mastercam

Blueprint reading

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Gcode programming

Work Environment

The work environment is laid-back, fostering a positive atmosphere where individuals are respected. Employees are encouraged to take initiative and work independently, ensuring tasks and projects are delivered on time. The role involves working with CNC equipment and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wausau,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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