Description
Manufacturing Process Planner / Layout Engineer
Winooski, VT Full-Time Monday-Friday
Pay: $24.50 - $30.00 per hourÂ
Early-career Manufacturing Process Planner / Layout Engineer wanted for a clean, stable precision manufacturing environment. Help turn customer drawings and requirements into clear manufacturing process plans for high-quality military and aerospace components. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career candidate with CAD, drafting, engineering, or manufacturing experience who wants to build a career in precision manufacturing.
Position Overview
Preci Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Process Planner / Layout Engineer to support our engineering and production teams. This position is responsible for creating process plans, drafting operation layouts, supporting tooling and fixturing documentation, and helping translate customer engineering requirements into clear instructions for the shop floor.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys CAD, technical drawings, problem solving, and hands-on manufacturing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in learning how precision components are planned, documented, and manufactured.
Why Join Preci
Stable, growing precision manufacturing company
Clean, organized shop with a strong team environment
Opportunity to work with precision components used in demanding applications
Great role for a recent graduate or early-career candidate with CAD, drafting, engineering, or manufacturing interest
Hands-on exposure to engineering, quality, and production processes
Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Key Responsibilities
Create and update manufacturing process plans for precision machined components
Draft operation process drawings and layout documentation for production use
Assist with tooling, fixturing, and workholding drawings as needed
Read and interpret customer engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
Help translate technical requirements into clear shop-floor instructions
Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to support accurate and efficient manufacturing processes
Review part requirements, tolerances, materials, and special instructions to support production planning
Support continuous improvement of process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing flow
Learn and follow military, aerospace, ISO 9001, and AS9100-related documentation requirements
Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Health insurance with Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Critical illness and accident insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Employee assistance and financial wellness support, including BeneMoney, an employee loan program with payroll deduction
50% discounted gym membership at The Edge Fitness Clubs
Work Location
On-site in Winooski, VT
Apply Today
If you are a recent graduate or early-career candidate who enjoys CAD, technical drawings, and solving manufacturing problems, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to learn how complex precision parts are planned and built in a stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Requirements
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
CAD experience required; drafting or manufacturing drawing experience preferred
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Interest in precision manufacturing, machining, tooling, and production planning
Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities
Willingness to learn military, aerospace, ISO 9001, and AS9100-related requirements
Ability to communicate clearly with engineering, quality, and production teams
Prior manufacturing, machining, internship, or co-op experience is a plus, but not required