Machine & Tool Validation Technician

1 month ago


Beaverton, United States Brown Machine Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBMG is an award-winning thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on a customer-centric approach. We develop solutions that meet and exceed the unique requirements of each customer’s application. BMG is a global organization representing the world’s most extensive thermoforming portfolio in the following industries: automotive, medical, electronics, horticulture, food, and process automation.

We are searching for a Machine & Tool Validation Technician who will be focused on machine & tool testing at our Beaverton, MI location. This role will be responsible for performing machine and tooling acceptance per customer expectations making necessary adjustments to the machine to run product for customers for acceptance of the machine build. Will also provide training of customer personnel on proper installation, use and maintenance of machines requiring travel to the customer’s plants for general service calls. The ideal candidate has thermoforming operator and thermoform processing experience as well as being mechanically inclined.

Wage includes hourly base pay with an increased pay scale when traveling or visiting customer sites.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Receive job instructions from supervisor.
  2. Work with little supervision beyond initial orders.
  3. Make necessary adjustments to machines to ready them for tryout and customer demonstration. Level and align machine.
  4. Check machine out completely, electronically, hydraulically, pneumatically, and mechanically including heaters and ovens.
  5. Complete tooling installation set-up and machine set-up for thermoforming various types of plastic.
  6. Process thermoforming and auxiliary equipment (grinders, temperature control units, chillers, etc.)
  7. Run material through machine and produce acceptable samples. May require various adjustments of machine and tooling.
  8. Converse with customer describing results of product run.
  9. Troubleshoot and diagnose the machine and tooling within the thermoforming process to produce quality parts at the required cycle times.
  10. Set-up and run research and development projects as required.
  11. Travel as required to service product lines under BMG - thermoformers, trim presses, upgrades, etc.
  12. Perform factory acceptance tests on machinery/tooling from installation to finished product.
  13. Conduct training at customer plants on preventative maintenance process.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School diploma required; higher education preferred.
  2. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in plastic forming materials preferred.
  3. Ability to complete tooling installation set-up and machine set-up to process thermoforming.
  4. Have a working knowledge of running thermoforming equipment and auxiliary equipment.
  5. A thorough knowledge of various plastics, heats, and characteristics preferred. (HIPS, PVC, Polystyrene, Polyethylene, ABS, Paper, etc.)
  6. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  7. Good communication skills.
  8. Willingness to travel domestic and international up to 50%-75% of the time.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Lift, push, and pull up 35 to 50 lbs. occasionally.
  2. Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
  3. Walk for extended periods of time.
  4. May work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, perform sustained manual activities at low to moderate levels of exertion.
  5. Must be able to access and navigate within each department at the organization’s facilities (i.e. climb stairs, ladders, etc.)


  • Beaverton, Michigan, United States Brown Machine Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBMG is an award-winning thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on a customer-centric approach. We develop solutions that meet and exceed the unique requirements of each customer's application. BMG is a global organization representing the world's most extensive thermoforming portfolio in the following...


  • Beaverton, Oregon, United States Apple Full time

    Summary Posted: May 21, 2024 Role Number: At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, inquisitive people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here...


  • Beaverton, United States Vanguard EMS Full time

    The SMT Machine Technician serves as support for Engineers. This position focuses on creating and maintaining SMT process equipment programs, profiles, and completing proper maintenance that ensures equipment remains in good working order. Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguards state of the art technology, vast manufacturing...


  • Beaverton, United States Vanguard EMS Full time

    The SMT Machine Technician serves as support for Engineers. This position focuses on creating and maintaining SMT process equipment programs, profiles, and completing proper maintenance that ensures equipment remains in good working order. Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing...


  • Beaverton, United States Vanguard EMS, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe SMT Machine Technician serves as support for Engineers. This position focuses on creating and maintaining SMT process equipment programs, profiles, and completing proper maintenance that ensures equipment remains in good working order. Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art...


  • Beaverton, United States Vanguard EMS, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe SMT Machine Technician serves as support for Engineers. This position focuses on creating and maintaining SMT process equipment programs, profiles, and completing proper maintenance that ensures equipment remains in good working order. Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art...

  • Machinist 2 - Tooling

    3 weeks ago


    Beaverton, United States Aerotek Full time

    **Description:** Builds, repairs, assembles and maintains parts and tools. Fabricates, repairs and assembles tooling, mechanisms, or machines in support of production and new product introduction. Assists Tool & Die Maker. Sets up and operates manual machines, such as lathes, milling machines or grinders, to machine simple to moderately complex parts to...


  • Beaverton, United States Brown Machine Group Full time

    BMG is a capital equipment manufacturer of highly engineered thermoforming machines used in the conversion of plastic and paper sheets into high-value-add products. Our equipment has been made in the USA for over 70 years and has thermoforming systems operating in over 85 countries worldwide in virtually every industry.BMG is looking for a Machinist to work...


  • Beaverton, Michigan, United States Brown Machine Group Full time

    BMG is a capital equipment manufacturer of highly engineered thermoforming machines used in the conversion of plastic and paper sheets into high-value-add products. Our equipment has been made in the USA for over 70 years and has thermoforming systems operating in over 85 countries worldwide in virtually every industry. BMG is looking for a Machinist to work...

  • Mechanical Assembler

    4 weeks ago


    Beaverton, United States Brown Machine Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBMG is a capital equipment manufacturer of highly engineered thermoforming machines used in the conversion of plastic and paper sheets into high-value-add products. Our equipment has been made in the USA for over 70 years and we have thermoforming systems operating in over 85 countries worldwide in virtually every industry.BMG...


  • Beaverton, United States Vanguard EMS, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe SMT Machine Operator collaborates directly with Team Coordinator and department supervisor to ensure printed circuit boards are assembled to specification in a timely manner. This position is key to company quality standards.Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology,...


  • Beaverton, United States Heritage Cutter Full time

    Job Description Job Description Salary: Territory Sales Manager – Precision Cutting Tools Territory – Oregon Heritage Cutter is a privately held, US manufacturer of precision cutting tools. Our products include high performance carbide end mills, high-speed steel, cobalt and powdered metal end mills, taps, and countersinks. We go to market under the Data...


  • Beaverton, United States Heritage Cutter Full time

    Job Description Job Description Salary: Territory Sales Manager – Precision Cutting Tools Territory – Oregon Heritage Cutter is a privately held, US manufacturer of precision cutting tools. Our products include high performance carbide end mills, high-speed steel, cobalt and powdered metal end mills, taps, and countersinks. We go to market under the Data...


  • Beaverton, United States GroupA Full time

    We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Machine Learning (ML) to join our to join our team in Pleasanton, CA.Responsibilities:Transition Databricks pipelines to Data Engineering tooling on AWSTransition Databricks notebooks to AWS SageMaker StudioDevelop features for Data Engineering tooling that promote data mesh architecture principlesLead...


  • Beaverton, United States GroupA Full time

    We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Machine Learning (ML) to join our to join our team in Pleasanton, CA.Responsibilities:Transition Databricks pipelines to Data Engineering tooling on AWSTransition Databricks notebooks to AWS SageMaker StudioDevelop features for Data Engineering tooling that promote data mesh architecture principlesLead...


  • Beaverton, United States GroupA Full time

    We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Machine Learning (ML) to join our to join our team in Pleasanton, CA.Responsibilities:Transition Databricks pipelines to Data Engineering tooling on AWSTransition Databricks notebooks to AWS SageMaker StudioDevelop features for Data Engineering tooling that promote data mesh architecture principlesLead...


  • Beaverton, United States Heritage Cutter Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Territory Sales Manager – Precision Cutting ToolsTerritory – Oregon Heritage Cutter is a privately held, US manufacturer of precision cutting tools.Our products include high performance carbide end mills, high-speed steel, cobalt and powdered metal end mills, taps, and countersinks. We go to market under the Data...


  • Beaverton, United States Heritage Cutter Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Territory Sales Manager – Precision Cutting ToolsTerritory – Oregon Heritage Cutter is a privately held, US manufacturer of precision cutting tools.Our products include high performance carbide end mills, high-speed steel, cobalt and powdered metal end mills, taps, and countersinks. We go to market under the Data...

  • Assembly Technician

    4 weeks ago


    Beaverton, United States gpac Full time

    Job Description Position: Assembly Technician We are an industry leader and Value-Add, climate controlled production facility specializing in CNC machining and complex mechanical/optical/laser assembly including clean-room environments. Our business not only provides manufacturing expertise for OEM's with low volume/high mix needs, we also provide higher...

  • Assembly Technician

    3 weeks ago


    Beaverton, United States gpac Full time

    Job Description Position: Assembly Technician We are an industry leader and Value-Add, climate controlled production facility specializing in CNC machining and complex mechanical/optical/laser assembly including clean-room environments. Our business not only provides manufacturing expertise for OEM's with low volume/high mix needs, we also provide higher...