Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global leader in opening solutions), is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Engineering Technician I in our Lawrence, KS location.

An Engineering Technician 2 is responsible for performing a variety of technical duties relating to mechanical, fabrication, machining, assembly, plumbing, and debugging of custom build machinery, dies, and fixtures. The differences between classifications are the level of mastery of the essential functions, the degree of supervision required when performing these functions, and the amount of lead direction provided to others.

Engineering Technician 2: Skilled level. The Technician works under engineering supervision, independently performing the essential functions at a skilled level.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Troubleshoots basic equipment issues in production environment.
• Troubleshoot and or repair basic hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components.
• Provides support in areas of fabrication, assembly, welding, and machining.
• Assemble and debug modified and custom designed equipment, dies, and fixtures independently with engineering supervision.
• Work from oral and written instructions.
• Maintains adherence to company policy, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Understanding of engineering drawings.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by leadership.

Typical Duties:

• Diagnose equipment issues.
• Performs repairs on equipment independently with engineering supervision.
• Assist engineering and maintenance in the debugging of simple custom designed equipment.
• Performs fabrication, assembly, welding, machining, and grinding operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light office duties and activities.
• Ability to work within a production facility, often times requiring prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to inspect machinery, often times requiring movement of machinery or garage door parts.
• Extended time on feet.
• Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination with hand/power tools.
• Frequent stooping, bending, walking, carrying, and lifting (up to 50 pounds).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Have basic machinist tools.
• Work from oral and written instructions.
• Able to fabricate, machine, weld, grind, and assemble components.
• Skilled in the operation of machine shop equipment.
• Skilled in sheet metal fabrication.
• 4 Years minimum machine shop experience.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.

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The Mission:
We are part of a global company, ASSA ABLOY, with a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, training and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career. We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make Amarr and ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work.

Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and are able to thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity.

As one of North America’s leading garage door manufacturers, Amarr Company takes pride in fostering a culture where employees enjoy many opportunities for career growth, rapid advancement, and relocation to some of America’s most desired cities.  Although Amarr Company is an international business, employees enjoy a family-oriented, caring culture and rewarding work environment.  Amarr Company offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and a bonus program for every employee.  At Amarr Company, the door is always open and there is no ceiling to your career growth.

Amarr is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.