Industrial Technologist at Dalton Ag Enterprises Inc

Lenox, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Development, Standardization, Documentation, Estimating, Pre-production Activities, Standard Production Rates, Production Routings, Process Flow Charts, Work Instructions, Production Part Approval, Fabrication Equipment, Production Schedules, Laser Cutting Operations, Blueprint Interpretation, Flat Pattern Layouts, Cycle Times

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

Description Dalton Ag is a brand forged in America’s heartland and proud to be the premier fertilizer application equipment manufacturer since 1996. As an Industrial Technologist, you will be responsible for process development & improvement, standardization, documentation, and estimating. This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering and collaborate with all levels of our organization. This an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, dedicated team environment passionate about craftsmanship and innovation. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: · Lead and participate in the completion of pre-production activities, including the development of standard production rates, production routings, and process flow charts · Develop and create work instructions and support production part approval · Become proficient with all Fabrication equipment to enhance and support production team · Work with engineering team to determine production schedules and program required parts for laser cutting operations · Interpret engineering blueprints and create flat pattern layouts for laser cutting · Optimize cutting paths and nesting to reduce material waste and improve machine efficiency · Develop and maintain time standard tables for cycle times and cost to manufacture of products. · Assist operations and design engineering in the identification and understanding of events affecting productivity, utilization of labor or equipment · Lead integration of new processes and equipment · Create, maintain, and enforce a safe and efficient work environment · Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task · Develop understanding of production floor and material flow · Effective written and verbal communication skills · Navigate software to document, analyze, and optimize process improvements Education/Experience: · Degree in mechanical, agricultural or industrial engineering preferred · 3+ years manufacturing or industrial engineering experience preferred · Experience in laser cutting, CNC programming, or sheet metal fabrication · Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) for programming · Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, and flat pattern development · Experience with fiber laser cutting machines, preferred · Experience with manufacturing quality systems · Experience maintaining BOM routings in an ERP system such as Epicor Performance Expectations: The physical requirements described here are representative of an employee able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities. · Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or control · Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or craw · Regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds (25), and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds Working Conditions: · Manufacturing environment · Daily exposure to hot, cold, dusty, noisy environment · Potential work at different area workstations to meet production needs Required Personal Protective Equipment: · Safety glasses · Safety-toed shoes · Hearing protection · Face shields as needed · Other PPE as required

Responsibilities

The Industrial Technologist will lead process development, improvement, standardization, and documentation, collaborating across the organization while reporting to the Director of Engineering. Key duties include developing standard production rates, creating work instructions, and optimizing laser cutting operations.