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Skilled - Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Mequon, WI 53092

Posted: 07/31/2026 Job Number: 814399 Pay Rate: 62,400 Industry: Capital Equipment

Job Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Wage: $30.00 - $34.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm

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QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician at a company in Mequon, WI. This is a direct hire position for 1st shift. Apply now!

Manufacturing Engineering Technician Responsibilities:
- Provide offline and online programming for laser cutters, brake presses and other CNC equipment
- Program, load and save programs on CNC equipment
- Provide continuous communication with team members to ensure efficient workflow
- Maintain training and knowledge levels in accordance to software revision release
- Help troubleshoot and support the laser cutter and brake press from a software and programming perspective
- Help achieve high material utilization including usage of remnant materials and minimizing that inventor
- Regularly review current production methods in laser and forming and recommend areas of cost improvement
- Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs
- Participate in the recommendation and purchase of new capital equipment
- Assist in the development of plant layouts to maximize product throughput with the least amount of material handling and waste
- Act as a technical resource to vendors, subcontractors and suppliers to address and resolve inquiries and problems, while maintaining positive working relationships
- Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes in the industry

Requirements for Manufacturing Engineering Technician:
- Associate’s degree or two years of college with job related coursework, and one to three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to prepare routing reports, routings, and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other employees of the organization
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of algebra, geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Ability to operate a variety of standard business machines including computer
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
 
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- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
 
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Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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