Estimating/Manufacturing Technician

SPF America, LLC is hiring an Estimating/Manufacturing Technician for its Fort Smith, AR location. We are a family-oriented company who offers everyone the opportunity to learn and grow with the organization. The ideal candidate for this role is someone with solid computer, Excel, and production experience.

Job Description

Summary:

· This introduction position will support the engineering staff in the aspects of quoting/estimating, production support, product development, and process improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Reviewing and Quoting based on customer request
· Third Party Supplier communication
· Updating/reviewing shop work orders
· Processing NPI / ERP production
· Assist with Various CNC equipment programming
· Production process improvements
· Special projects
· Lean manufacturing
· Job Template updating (Rev Changes, process changes etc.)
· Develop specifications, drawings, and other pertinent documents
· Cost Breakdown formulation
· Assisting team with knowledge of subject

Competencies:

· Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
· Able to read blueprints and understand specifications of shape of die, part, or tool.
· Control operations of equipment or systems
· Determines the kind of tools and equipment needed to complete job
· Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
· Understand how to find key information for job
· Effectively communicate with engineering team, quality, production, purchasing, customer service and customers as needed

Education and/or Experience:

· Min: HS diploma, GED and 2-5 years of production experience
· Alternatively: AA in engineering or CP in Advanced Manufacturing engineering

Computer Skills:

· To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate computer skills (proficient typing ability, MS office familiarity, comfort on a computer, quick learner)

Reports to: Engineering Manager
Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person