Engineering Technician - Wood Plant

Job Overview

Uses a range of CAD software and techniques to create complex 2D and 3D part and assembly drawings, determine the appropriate approach for new assignments. Works with moderate supervision to ensure adherence to drafting standards and may assist in evaluating CAD-related hardware and software. This is a first shift position with a typical day being 6:00-3:00pm or 7:00-4:00pm.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings and sketches to determine manufacturing processes, tooling, and CNC programming requirements.


• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software for new and revised parts, including tool path generation and tool selection.


• Collaborate with engineers to establish accurate labor standards and cost estimates for CNC machining operations.


• Operate CNC equipment for process improvement testing, first article inspection, and troubleshooting.


• Train operators on the safe and effective operation of CNC equipment.


• Develop and maintain tooling standards and documentation for CNC machining processes.


• Identify and recommend solutions to reduce cycle times and improve the efficiency of CNC machining operations.


• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.


• Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.


• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School or equivalent


• Work Experience: 1 year experience supporting engineering or manufacturing processes through CAD, nesting, routing, or related software tools.


• Ability to travel less than 5% of the time for offsite training and development activities.


• Applicants must be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.


• Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position.


• Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certification or vocational training 


• Knowledge of CAD software in a manufacturing, engineering, or product development environment.


• Knowledge of nesting, routing, or optimization software such as 3Tec, CutRite, AutoNEST, or CIM-Tech.


• Familiarity with CNC machining, CNC programming, or manufacturing automation processes.