Engineering Technician - Chicopee Massachusetts

Company: UFP Technologies, Inc.
Location: Chicopee, Massachusetts
Posted On: 01/23/2025

About UFP MedTech:UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.UFP Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance401K with a matching contributionPaid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much more!Location: This position will be on-site full-time in Chicopee, MA. The position holder will need to be within commuting distance (within 45 min).Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this opportunity. Employment based visa sponsorship (including H01B sponsorship) is not available for this position.Engineering Technician Summary:The Engineering Technician performs a variety of duties in support of new and existing product development or manufacture by making prototypes, pre-production or production parts and assisting in process development. May be responsible for developing manufacturing methods for new parts; making concept samples and assisting production with process problems on jobs. Also responsible for the steel rule die database, die layouts and ordering new dies and die repair. Engineering Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with technical staff on projects related to product development, process development or manufacturing support, depending on the work area of the job. Performs laboratory work involving sample preparation and testing. Makes accurate measurements, records and reports data, including performing part inspection using various hand and automatic inspection tools. Uses experience and knowledge to assist the estimating department in quoting new jobs / products.Makes proof of concept and pre-production parts samples per customer request.Reads and understands design drawings and translates drawings into parts or samples as required.Submits all necessary paperwork properly and prepares reports. Operates all applicable foamed, rigid and plastic converting manufacturing, tooling and testing equipment to make parts / perform tests as required. Manufacturing equipment includes but is not limited to vacuum former, RF welder, D-1 slicer, clicker dies, band saws, routers and compression molding equipment. Makes blade dies as required to support prototype and production fabrication.Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.Assists with production and pre-production validation activities.Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.Engineering Technician Qualification Requirements:
High School, GED or Vocational School along with advanced course work and 2-3 years of production manufacturing and manual controlled machines. Experience working with rigid and plastic materials, packaging and foam materials preferred.Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to follow instructions.Knowledge of basic trade mathematics, basic computer skills, and ability to read and work from blueprints in 2D and 3D. Proficient with inspection and measuring equipment.May be required to travel for work / job related business.To apply for this job please create a profile with us through our online application system. Click the "Apply" box in the upper right-hand corner to start the application process. Or, if you already have a social media account with LinkedIn, Google, or Facebook you can use your log in credentials to apply. For more information on UFP MedTech, visit www.ufpmedtech.com. UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. #UFP #MEDTECH #CHIC #IND More...

    

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