Mechanical Process Technician

Everyday, our American Boot Builders proudly put their hearts into building and delivering remarkable, purpose-built products that will make an impact on people’s lives today and future generations. Build a product you'll be proud to stand behind. Build your legacy at Red Wing Shoe Company.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is responsible for providing hands-on leadership including but not limited to operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of mechanical, electro-mechanical (including programming), and chemical production processes involved in manufacturing operations.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Five to seven years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and trouble-shoot manufacturing process performance to maintain optimum process efficiency, quality, and safety.; Routine programming of software-based equipment (CNC/PLC/Robotics/Automation) and vendor engagement/management for such as required; Lead and/or participate in creating mechanical assembly fixtures using CAD software.; Provide leadership for assembling, testing and qualifying computer stitch pallets. Make modifications to stitch programs as required.; Conduct in process quality tests to ensure processes meet requirements.; Design and execute trials for experiments to validate process performance.; Assemble & build new or modified equipment in accordance with drawings or instructions.; Prepare documentation and instructional materials as needed to support operator training for production equipment and processes as well as conducting training as needed.; Liaison with 3rd party vendors to facilitate equipment builds, installation and repairs.; Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality and efficiency.; Effectively collaborate and communicate with all internal and external team members.

Requirements

Auto CAD or Other Mechanical CAD Experience; PLC or C++ Programming (General Programming Experience); Working knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing is mandatory