General Mechanical Technician

CGI•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking a General Mechanical Technician to support mechanical installation, integration, testing, maintenance, and repair activities for complex systems and subsystems within the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role plays a critical part in ensuring mechanical assemblies, structures, and modifications are built correctly, installed safely, and maintained to required performance standards. The technician works directly from engineering drawings and technical documentation, assisting engineers in design updates, prototype builds, and production readiness activities.

Requirements

AA/AS degree from an accredited college in Engineering or related field OR Graduation from a 2-year technical school with certification in a relevant mechanical discipline
4+ years of experience in mechanical design, mechanical fabrication, or mechanical system integration
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and mechanical documentation
Hands-on experience performing installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems
Proficiency using mechanical hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment
Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and mechanical tolerances
Understanding of mechanical systems, structural components, fasteners, materials, and hardware
Ability to support testing and troubleshooting of mechanical assemblies
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions accurately
Ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team
Comfortable working in lab, shop, and field environments

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a defense manufacturing environment
Familiarity with mechanical modification processes on tactical or fielded systems
Experience with prototype development or rapid mechanical fabrication
Experience with CAD viewers (e.g., SolidWorks eDrawings, Creo View)
Familiarity with configuration management or work order systems
Basic understanding of electrical-mechanical interfaces
Industry mechanical technician certifications (e.g., NCCER, ASE Mechanical, NIMS)
OSHA or safety certifications relevant to shop or field work

Responsibilities

Plan and perform installation of mechanical components, assemblies, and structural modifications
Support integration of mechanical subsystems into larger platforms or systems
Assist engineers with prototype builds, mechanical fit-checks, and alignment tasks
Conduct preventive maintenance on mechanical and structural components
Diagnose issues, perform troubleshooting, and repair mechanical systems to restore functionality
Document maintenance actions and ensure component configurations remain consistent with engineering requirements
Work from engineering drawings, sketches, models, and technical instructions
Provide feedback to engineers to support drawing updates and design refinements
Assist in development or review of mechanical assembly instructions and work packages
Assist in mechanical fabrication activities including machining, cutting, drilling, mounting, and assembly
Use appropriate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely and correctly
Support fabrication of brackets, mounts, and structural supports based on engineering requirements
Perform functional and verification tests on mechanical components and subsystems
Support environmental, structural, or mechanical testing as required
Record test results and communicate performance issues to engineering teams
Support installation and mechanical work at integration sites, labs, or fielding events
Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and program teams during integration activities
Ensure mechanical work meets safety, quality, and performance standards
Support mechanical inventory management and tool control
Familiarity with torque specifications, mechanical tolerances, and metrology tools
Experience documenting mechanical issues and updating logs or technical notes