Position Summary:
The Engineering Technician will provide hands on fabricating, assembling, testing, evaluating, and documenting related to light duty pick-up truck and Jeep accessory products in a research and development environment. This position will require a highly adaptable, hands-on technician who is a skilled fabricator in machining, welding, and assembly.
Core Functions:

• Communicate directly with engineering supervisors regarding the status of fabrication.
• Read fine scales, dials, and indicators of measurement devices.
• Safely operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, band saws, plasma cutters, and grinders.
• Recommend equipment changes and additions to increase safety and productivity.
• Perform basic care and maintenance of all shop and test equipment.
• Track cutting tool life and replace dull tools.
• Perform product analysis and design validation (DV) test activities for existing and new products for commercial viability, durability, and functionality.
• Compile, categorize, tabulate, or verify information or data to provide detailed report summaries.
• Detect changes in circumstances, events, or alarms, and assess problems.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Experience

• Associate degree in a field related to engineering technology or a professional certification from an accredited organization is preferred.
• 2 years of fabrication experience or equivalent fabricator military experience including 2 years of TIG and MIG welding experience or AWS certification is required.
• 2 years of machining experience (manual lathe, Bridgeport, shear, press brake, etc.) is required.
• CNC programming and operation experience is preferred.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience are preferred.

Rewards:
We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits program including comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a matched 401k, educational assistance, and discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends.
Who we are:
At A.R.E., a RealTruck Company, we are manufacturing the nation's best fiberglass truck caps and hard tonneau covers - it's our identity and what we have been doing since we began manufacturing wood frame truck caps in 1969. To accomplish this, A.R.E. operates with a commitment to value, integrity, and a great team of employees.
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