Manufacturing Eningeering Shop Technician at Saelens Corporation – Johnson Creek, Wisconsin

Manufacturing Engineering Shop Intern

Location: Johnson Creek, WI

Employment Type: 1st shift, 6am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday

Authorization: Applicants must be Authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

• Provide hands-on technical support to machinists, including troubleshooting program issues and assisting with tool selection.
• Prepare machines for production by setting up tooling, securing work pieces, and verifying machine readiness.
• Train and mentor machine operators on proper machine operation, processes, and best practices.
• Support and improve machining changeovers by standardizing processes and reducing downtime.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain tooling inventory, storage, and documentation to support consistent, high-quality production.
• Work closely with supervisors, leads, and engineering to resolve machining and quality issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in machining, fabricating, welding, and metal finishing.
• Experience with multi-axis CNC lathe and mill setup.
• Proficiency with Mastercam (Version 2020 or newer) preferred.
• Working knowledge of G-code programming and AutoCAD preferred.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools for documentation and communication.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• A hands-on problem solver who enjoys troubleshooting and improving processes.
• Someone who takes ownership of quality and production outcomes.
• A continuous learner who is motivated to grow their skills and advance within the company.