Shop Technician

Excelta is a family-owned distributor and manufacturer of tweezers, pliers, cutters, and other small assembly hand tools. We prioritize excellence in our products and maintain a results-driven culture focused on continuous improvement.

Job Description

Excelta is looking for a Shop Technician. The Shop Technician is responsible for making products that are custom-ordered and therefore are specialized products that require additional expertise, attention to detail, and high quality each and every time. Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Assembles fabricated parts at different workstations Assembly of Blanks and Cutter to pre-established guidelinesUses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specificationsOperates CNC Machine - loading fixtures, installing in machine; running programs, running offsets in the machine, changing /tweaking programs as needed Operating various mechanisms/tools such as: Belt and Wheel Grinders, Surface Grinders, Axys Machine, Vertical Mill, Drilling tools, tapping Designs jigs and fixtures for toolmaking Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specificationsIdentifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary Maintain monthly Maintenance Log on all hand and power tools, inspect monthly and keep log on equipment condition as it relates to safety and effective operation; notify Supervisor of faulty or failing equipmentTraining New employees how to finish parts – deburring Works under immediate supervision of the Shop Manager Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the job Position begins at level I and progresses with experience to level II and level III as assessed by manager. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma required; Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field strongly preferredOne to two years manufacturing / machine operation / assembly / hand tools / CNC machines experience strongly preferred Basic math and critical thinking skillsDetail-oriented mindsetData entry and computer skillsExcellent communication skillsUnderstanding of safety protocols and requirements

Work Location & Schedule

100% onsite40 hours/week Physical Conditions of Employment

Sitting, standing and/or walking 80-90% timeKneel, crouch, reach, climb, walk, constant use of handsReach with hands and arms (the employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel)Ability to work on feet for long hoursNormal or better vision and observance, attention to detail is required.Speak, hear, read, write in English Constant use of computer, keyboard and mouseLift up to 40 pounds occasionally Tools Utilized

Personal computer and software systems such as ERP SysPro, Microsoft Office suite, etc.Standard office equipment: telephone, copier/scanner, and others as required. Environmental Conditions of Employment

The work environment is a manufacturing setting where there is exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals and manufacturing equipment.

Compensation

$18-30 per hour