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Actalent Industrial Engineering Technician in Florence, Kentucky
Job Title: Industrial Engineering Technician IJob Description
The Industrial Engineering Technician I supports the Industrial Engineering department in planning, designing, implementing, and managing integrated production and service delivery systems within a manufacturing site. This role focuses on assisting Industrial Engineers with layout and process changes in production, maintaining accurate data in industrial engineering systems, and helping ensure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the production of racks and servers for data centers within a large, rapidly growing organization.
Responsibilities
Assist Industrial Engineers in preparing production areas for line moves and process changes, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
Enter, update, and maintain accurate data in the Industrial Engineering database (IEDB) and other related systems, as directed by the Industrial Engineer.
Create and update production visuals, including charts, layouts, and work instructions, to support clear communication on the production floor.
Order, receive, and validate tooling and related equipment, ensuring it meets specifications and is ready for use in production.
Help standardize industrial engineering processes across the site in alignment with global, regional, and site-specific guidelines.
Support the Lean organization by maintaining a solid process foundation and high data integrity to enable ongoing process improvement initiatives.
Apply industrial engineering tools such as work measurement, process mapping, and facilities and workstation design under the guidance of Industrial Engineers.
Comply with and follow all procedures within the company security policy and other applicable operational procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in production, engineering, and operations to support efficient and reliable manufacturing processes.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the goals of the Industrial Engineering and production teams.
Essential Skills
Understanding and application of a broad range of industrial engineering tools, including work measurement, process mapping, and facilities and workstation design.
A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent technical roles, or co-op equivalent experience.
Experience supporting process improvement and Lean-focused initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong attention to detail when updating and maintaining engineering and production systems.
Basic analytical skills to interpret data and support process and layout decisions.
Basic communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, production staff, and other stakeholders.
Proficiency in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Microsoft Visio for process mapping and layout documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project for basic project planning and scheduling tasks.
AutoCAD skills for creating and updating production layouts and workstation designs.
Familiarity with process improvement concepts and methodologies.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
System experience with enterprise and shop-floor systems such as SAP and other manufacturing execution or shop floor systems.
Exposure to or experience in environments manufacturing racks, servers, or other complex electromechanical products.
Interest in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and standardization of processes.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.
Willingness to learn new tools, systems, and industrial engineering methods under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Work Environment
This is a fully on-site position within a high-tech manufacturing facility that produces racks and servers for data centers. The role is part of the 402 shift, working from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a rotating schedule, Sunday through Tuesday and Sunday through Wednesday. You will work closely with Industrial Engineers, production staff, and other technical teams on the shop floor, using tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and systems like SAP and shop floor applications. The environment is fast-paced and growth-oriented, with a strong focus on process standardization, data integrity, and continuous improvement to support reliable, cost-effective production.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florence, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.45 - $28.75/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Florence,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.