Product Engineering Tech,1st, 7:30a-4:00p

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite Primary Care at the Hitchiner Health and Resource Center for convenient and no cost preventative, acute and chronic medical and behavioral health services for employees and their dependents.
• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Primary Function:
Carry out defined assignments for Product Engineering.

Tools and Equipment:
Scales, Calipers, Micrometers, Computer.

Materials:
Wax and shell material, castings.

Direction of Others:
None

Working Procedure:
The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

• Create Product Engineering sample paperwork using computer spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Gather and sort product and process related information.
• Learn to make metallographic mounts of castings for engineering analysis.
• Coordinate subcontract sample operations.
• Track and expedite tooling.
• Track and expedite engineering experiments.
• Work with the Met lab to get castings etched using various chemicals so that the grain structure for the castings may be examined for engineering analysis.
• Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
• Inform your supervisor about problems that occur
• May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance.

Special Skills and/or Experience:

• Vision requirements of 20/30 near correctable.
• Must have high school level math skills in Algebra and Trigonometr
• Must be able to write technical documents like product criteria (P.C.’s) and standard process method sheets (SPM’s).
• Must be able to generate ECO’s in IQMS.
• Must be able to print reports from IQMS.
• Must be capable on a PC system to work with MS Word and perform data analysis in MS Excel.
• Must be able to read and interpret customer and internally generated drawings and specifications.
• Must be capable of learning computer aided design (CAD) software like SolidWorks and produce working drawings and sketches.
• Must be capable of managing small part projects with limited engineering direction.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 35 lbs.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.