ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

Position: Engineer Technician I

Location: Grand Junction, CO

Reports to: Engineering Dept. Supervisor, Manager, or Director

Status: Full-Time Employee, Non-Exempt

Last Revised: February 2025

Company Overview: Valor is a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional solutions to government agencies.

Job Summary:

The Engineering Technician I will set up new manufacturing operations and create/update documentation for manufacturing processes and testing, train on and run a variety of machines including but not limited to manual mills, lathes, grinders, bandsaws, CNC mills, and CNC lathes, and train on programming CNC machines. The Engineering Technician I will be able to read and understand part drawings with at minimum, a basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate manufacturing processes with limited oversight including CNC programing and machine setup
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings and requirements
• Provide information for documentation of new manufacturing processes
• Assist in Engineering Sustainment activities to support ongoing Manufacturing operations – to include but not limited to: restoring manufacturing processes to operation following failures, participating in process improvement efforts, providing training to others, updating process documentation
• Participate in NPI (New Product Introduction) activities as necessary and as directed
• Attend and contribute to discourse during team meetings and leverage senior team members for knowledge and direction
• Conceptualize, design and manufacture part holding fixtures for low and high-volume manufacturing processes
• Coordinate the repair, rebuild and improvement of tooling, fixturing and machinery
• Support new product development and continuous improvement projects by collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure project deadlines are achieved
• Maintain productivity and professionalism when working independently and/or on a team
• Uphold Valor standards and specifications
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including salary, performance-based incentives, health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Our professional and collaborative work environment fosters growth and innovation, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions.

Application Process: We invite you to apply for the Engineering Technician I position. This position requires use of information and data which is subject to US Export Regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et seq., and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. 730 et seq. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Government.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder
• Must pass initial and subsequent background checks
• Must pass preemployment and subsequent drug and alcohol screenings
• Must comply with internal non-disclosure agreement requirements
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Maintain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives “Employee Possessor” eligibility and Federal Prohibitor status regarding firearms
• Possess knowledge of metallurgy, mathematics, and blueprint reading
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel
• Must have an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Machining Technology, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent job experience
• 2 years’ experience with CNC Machine setup and operation

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• OCCASSIONAL (up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of motion, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing speech-range, depth-perception.

Position works Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days.

This position will remain open until 8 a.m. on March 10, 2025