Manufacturing Equipment Specialist - CelLink Corp

Manufacturing Equipment Specialist

Job Overview: 

As a Manufacturing Equipment Specialist, you will be tasked with supporting CelLink’s fleet of automated production equipment. This will involve rapid, efficient responses to real-time issues as well as the careful development of long-term solutions in collaboration with our maintenance and operations staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and assemble mechanical and electrical components and assemblies.

• Assembly, testing, and installation of custom manufacturing tools and equipment

  • Precise, detail-oriented mechanical assembly according to engineering drawings

  • Electrical component and cabinet wiring according to engineering drawings

• Create and modify mechanical CAD models and drawings.

• Perform machining and welding work as needed.

• Systematically apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software components to identify problems and develop robust solutions.

• Work closely with equipment engineers, process engineers, and production operators to ensure production equipment operates reliably and efficiently.

• Assist in the construction of new equipment and the development of improvements to existing equipment.

• Work hands-on with roll-to-roll web handling and processing equipment, including rollers, drives, edge guides, brakes, and steering mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology or similar is preferred.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a machinist, welder, mechanic, equipment engineer, or similar experience is desired.

• Experience with design, assembly and/or maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and develop new technology.

• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset.

• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced start-up setting.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Solid background in using 3D computer aided design software (SolidWorks strongly preferred).

• Can read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Able to create and modify mechanical drawings, models and assemblies.

• Can create and modify technical documents such as work instructions.

• Maintains a clean and orderly workspace.

• Able to use hand and machine tools safely.

A qualified candidate will have a subset of these skills:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

• Familiar with materials and construction methods typical of manufacturing equipment.

• Some knowledge of PLC systems and device configuration software.

• Familiar with statistical process control concepts.

• Knowledge of electrical schematics

• Experience with electrical cabinet wiring

• Experience with assembly and/or maintenance of roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment.

You should be proficient in:

• Manual Machining Skills
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• CAD Software

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAD Software (Solidworks)
• Laser Welder
• Manual Lathe
• Roll Forming Machine
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Beckoff)
• Servo Motors
• Turning Lathe
• Vision System (Cognex, Keyence)
• Wire Bonding Machine

Salary info:

$30 - $45 / hr