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Hardware Technician

OneTrack

OneTrack

Other Engineering
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Oct 21, 2025

This full time position will perform the following duties supporting these work centers:

Manufacturing

  • Assembly
    • Build OneTrack sensors and service install items as determined by customer demand and schedules
    • Write or update manufacturing and test procedures.
    • Build proto-types per instructions
    • Update manufacturing records in appropriate spreadsheets and databases
    • Operate 3D printers daily
  • Product Returns / Dis-assembly
    • Coordinate efforts with Field Service and Engineering to evaluate sensors returned from the field
    • Repair, rebuild, update all returned units that are determined to be repairable
    • Disassemble faulty or scrap units and dispose or recycle components
    • Update service records in appropriate spreadsheets and databases

Inventory / Warehouse

  • Inventory
    • Maintain inventory in proper bins for storage
    • Cycle count to verify record accuracy
    • Pick orders and note any modifications from quantity picked to quantity needed, for example, shipping more due to standard package size
    • Review list of material on hand compared to material needed for current order and notify Purchasing to re-order stock as needed
    • Review floor stock items and notify Purchasing when re-order is needed
    • Practice FIFO (first in / first out) methodology

Shipping / Receiving

  • Packing / Shipping
    • Pack all shipments in appropriate containers for shipping
    • Using shipping company portals (i.e. UPS, Fedex) enter information to ship products completing all forms and arranging product pickups
    • Interface with management to approve and / or confirm shipping costs
    • Develop methods and processes for streamlined packing and shipping of products.
  • Receiving
    • Open all packages / containers and inspect product for defects / damage
    • Count received materials and verify counts to packing list / order balances
    • Store received and accepted material on shelves in labeled bins, organizing material in a FIFO manner
    • Breakdown boxes and containers and place in areas for recycling or disposal

Quality

  • Inspection
    • Visually inspect all manufactured items in line
    • Rework or repair all production fallout as required
    • Notify engineering or manager of any scrap or damaged materials
  • Develop tooling and manufacturing processes that build quality into the product
  • Investigate new methods and tooling to build in intrinsic quality processes

Maintenance

  • Maintain operation of 3D printers
  • Organize and keep the manufacturing, inventory, server room and office areas clean
  • Assist in building and installing tables, desks, shelves and other manufacturing and office related furniture

Requirements:

  • Work Experience:
    • Entry level position, no experience is required.
    • Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering or technical role is a plus.
    • Previous experience with mechanical assembly, electronics assembly including soldering and cable / connector assembly is a plus.
  • Education
    • HS Graduate
    • Associates Degree or higher in a technical field preferred

Benefits:

  • Full Time, On Site
  • Participation in company’s medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Participation in company 401k program
  • PTO