Industrial Engineering Data Technician

Job Title: Industrial Engineering Technician

Department: Operations - Admin

Work Location: Transformers | Pine Bluff, AR - On-Site

Reports To: Manager of Industrial Engineering

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time | $19 per hr starting pay

About CMI: Since 1949, Central Moloney has been a trusted leader in manufacturing top-tier transformers and components that power communities across the country. ISO 9001 certified and driven by continuous improvement, we are proud to deliver products built with precision, integrity, and purpose.

About the Role: As an Industrial Engineering Technician, you’ll play a key role in driving operational efficiency by maintaining accurate production routings and analyzing labor data. Think: lots of data entry. Your work directly supports process accuracy and data-driven decision-making across our production teams.

What you’ll do:

• Update and maintain production routing data to reflect how products move through our manufacturing process
• Review MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) time studies to identify gaps or inaccuracies in labor standards
• Enter production and labor data into our internal AS400 system
• Generate reports that help operations and leadership teams make decisions
• Assist with calculating labor efficiency and productivity metrics

Preferred Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data and is eager to learn how things operate in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience working with the MOST system or time study methods (or willingness to learn)
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, etc.)
• Confidence navigating computer systems and picking up new software quickly
• High attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Solid communication and the ability to work as part of a team
• An associate degree in a related field (preferred, not required)

Working Conditions:

Heated and air-conditioned office, unregulated temperature manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Will have exposure to and may be on the production floor (loud noise, varying temps)
• Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout facility
• Required to wear PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.)

What We Offer:

• Competitive entry-level starting pay at $19 per hour
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Stable, growing company with advancement opportunities
• A team that values integrity, teamwork, and safety

💡Sound like you? If you're tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and want to make an impact behind the scenes in a production environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team that’s powering the future—one data point at a time.

The fine print...

This job is considered safety-sensitive because impairment by drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety, and/or a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death.

Central Moloney is a tobacco-free facility. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes/vapes) is not permitted on company property.

Central Moloney is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our dedication to fostering an inclusive environment extends to all aspects of employment, from recruitment to professional development. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, as we believe diverse perspectives contribute to the strength and success of our team.

Recruitment Policy: No Third-Party Involvement

We value the interest of all job seekers; however, we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement with Central Moloney will be considered the property of CMI. Central Moloney will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

📍 Where We Hire
Central Moloney is currently authorized to employ individuals (remote or on-site) only in the following states: Arkansas (AR), Florida (FL), Kansas (KS), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and Wisconsin (WI).
We are set up to operate as an employer in these states only, which means we have established the necessary payroll, tax, and compliance requirements there. Candidates must physically reside in one of these states to be eligible for employment. Employment across state lines is not permitted (e.g., residing in Georgia while working at a Florida location).