Assembly and Test Technician
About The Position
Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. (DSTI) of Andover, MN is looking to hire a full-time Machine Builder. This is a Mechanical Assembly role responsible for accurately building and testing highly complex engineered products. Our custom products are used in a variety of rotating machinery in applications such as defense, alternate energy, oil and gas, medical and aerospace. Duties of a Machine Builder Interpret blueprints, assembly plans and other engineering drawings to safely build custom rotary unions for a variety of high risk applications. Electronically document all steps of the product build and test process as well as movement of product throughout the facility using data acquisition and Epicor ERP system. Use a variety of standard and customized assembly and measuring tools including hydraulic torque wrenches, impact wrenches, micrometers and calipers to build and test product to highly precise specifications. Collaborate with internal engineering staff to develop the safest methods for building and testing products. Perform R&D testing according to engineering specifications to develop new products and improve upon existing products. Accurately gather test data and prepare reports according to customer specifications. Safely setup, execute and document high pressure (30,000+ PSI) pneumatic and hydraulic testing of rotary unions in a test cell and/or dynamic test stand. Maintain the meticulously clean work environment required for accurate and efficient custom product builds. Provide suggestions for improvement both within the department and throughout the company.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (must also be age 18+)
- Previous hands on mechanical experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical experience through hobbies may also be considered.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, including blueprints.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience performing hydraulic, hydrostatic, or pneumatic pressure testing is preferred.
- We also provide training and internal certification on high-risk equipment such as forklifts. Must be willing to obtain and maintain these certifications.
Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints, assembly plans and other engineering drawings to safely build custom rotary unions for a variety of high risk applications.
- Electronically document all steps of the product build and test process as well as movement of product throughout the facility using data acquisition and Epicor ERP system.
- Use a variety of standard and customized assembly and measuring tools including hydraulic torque wrenches, impact wrenches, micrometers and calipers to build and test product to highly precise specifications.
- Collaborate with internal engineering staff to develop the safest methods for building and testing products.
- Perform R&D testing according to engineering specifications to develop new products and improve upon existing products.
- Accurately gather test data and prepare reports according to customer specifications.
- Safely setup, execute and document high pressure (30,000+ PSI) pneumatic and hydraulic testing of rotary unions in a test cell and/or dynamic test stand.
- Maintain the meticulously clean work environment required for accurate and efficient custom product builds.
- Provide suggestions for improvement both within the department and throughout the company.
Benefits
- medical insurance with a company HSA contribution
- paid short-term and long-term disability
- a 401(k) plan with company contribution
- paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
- paid term life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
