Engineering Technician

Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.

SCHEDULE: Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM


Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing Technical Support to manufacturing processes within a business unit. The job maintains and troubleshoots a wide range of machines, tools, equipment, and computer programs to establish and support production processes that aid in the production of furniture components in a Lean Manufacturing environment.

• Provides technical support to engineers and production to ensure project and production goals of the organization are met
• Suggests or implements changes that result in improved processes, products and productivity.
• Using technology tools, creates drawings, patterns and technical documentation needed to support engineering, purchasing and production.
• Reviews engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Prepares, fabricates, and assembles materials/parts for prototypes, samples and fixtures.
• Orders new tooling, tools and equipment or repairs tools as needed.
• Inventories, stores, and distributes tooling, tools and other equipment.
• Ensures tools and equipment are maintained and repaired.
• May recommend changes to improve process, product, efficiency, capability and yield.
• May troubleshoot and diagnoses product, process and equipment problems.
• Assists higher-level technicians.


Experience and Knowledge Required:
• Typically requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience.
• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• Minimum high school diploma Maintains a beginning and working knowledge of PLC operation & programming
• Technical expertise & Problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills; internet search, email, file storage etc.
• Use of basic measurement equipment; tape measures, calipers, dial indicators
• The ability to read, understand and follow drawings, instructions and machine manuals
• Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area.
• Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.
• Typically requires 0-2 years of relevant work experience.


Key Attributes Required:

• Communicates effectively in both oral and written forms.
• A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and is driven by the achievement of the group over personal objectives.
• Able to work in team environment while supporting the needs of our internal customers.
• Strong logical problem-solving skills with the ability to implement both long and short-term solutions.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, standing for long periods of time, walking, lifting sixty pounds or less, May require occasional heavy lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors. Work in a manner consistent with standard Sauder safety practices and expectations. The employee will also be required to walk throughout the plant at various times during a typical day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Encompasses the full spectrum from factory floor to office environment. The noise levels in these work environments are usually low to moderate. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear prote