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Job Type Full-time Description Dalton Ag is a brand forged in America's heartland and proud to be the premier fertilizer application equipment manufacturer since 1996. As an Industrial Technologist, you will be responsible for process development & improvement, standardization, documentation, and estimating. This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering and collaborate with all levels of our organization. This an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, dedicated team environment passionate about craftsmanship and innovation. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead and participate in the completion of pre-production activities, including the development of standard production rates, production routings, and process flow charts • Develop and create work instructions and support production part approval • Become proficient with all Fabrication equipment to enhance and support production team • Work with engineering team to determine production schedules and program required parts for laser cutting operations • Interpret engineering blueprints and create flat pattern layouts for laser cutting • Optimize cutting paths and nesting to reduce material waste and improve machine efficiency • Develop and maintain time standard tables for cycle times and cost to manufacture of products. • Assist operations and design engineering in the identification and understanding of events affecting productivity, utilization of labor or equipment • Lead integration of new processes and equipment • Create, maintain, and enforce a safe and efficient work environment • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task • Develop understanding of production floor and material flow • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Navigate software to document, analyze, and optimize process improvements Education/Experience: • Degree in mechanical, agricultural or industrial engineering preferred • 3+ years manufacturing or industrial engineering experience preferred • Experience in laser cutting, CNC programming, or sheet metal fabrication • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) for programming • Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, and flat pattern development • Experience with fiber laser cutting machines, preferred • Experience with manufacturing quality systems • Experience maintaining BOM routings in an ERP system such as Epicor Performance Expectations: The physical requirements described here are representative of an employee able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities. • Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or control • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or craw • Regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds (25), and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds Working Conditions: • Manufacturing environment • Daily exposure to hot, cold, dusty, noisy environment • Potential work at different area workstations to meet production needs Required Personal Protective Equipment: • Safety glasses • Safety-toed shoes • Hearing protection • Face shields as needed • Other PPE as required