Mechanical Technician
This is your opportunity to work for a leading AS9100-certified design company, who develop bespoke, extreme condition actuators for customers who operate in some of the harshest conditions on the planet!
Their engineers take pride in 'solving puzzles, not just following instructions' and are given free rein to let their creativity and imagination shape the products of the future—some of which have been tested and deployed to depths of 6000m!!
*Mechanical Technicians, Automotive/Repair Technicians with defence, aerospace, marine technology and energy systems backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!*
Key responsibilities:
- Inspect mechanical components with inspection equipment and precision measuring tools
- Create inspection reports
- Assemble actuators
- Test actuators
- Make suggestions and demonstrate initiative in executing directed tasks
- Troubleshooting: determining the causes of operating errors and determining the resolution.
- Data collection, manipulation, analysis, and documentation
- Installing and working on equipment/machines
- Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products, such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
- Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, 3D printer, laser cutter, or other machines to modify parts, or to fabricate experimental parts for testing (training provided)
- Maintain all equipment in excellent working order
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Preferred experience:
- Associate degree in a technical field such as machine tool, auto-tech., tool and die, industrial technology, or a related engineering degree.
- Experience doing assembly with hand tools.
- Previous related work experience preferred, either as an intern or full-time employee.
- Experience using Microsoft Office software tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and/or Google word processing and spreadsheet software, and Adobe.
Knowledge, skills and abilities desired:
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)
- Demonstrate ability to plan and schedule work activities effectively
- Complex problem solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Demonstrate initiative in making suggestions and executing directed tasks
- Knowledge of design techniques and tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models.
- Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting expertise
- Knowledge of basic electrical concepts a plus
- Drafting and CAD design experience a plus
- Display professionalism and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a small, but fast-paced work environment
- Ability to quickly move from one task to another and adapt to a dynamic work environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Ability to work independently with little direction and ability to manage one's own time.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other departments
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