Maintenance Technician - Mechanical (METTS)
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician - Mechanic position supports our NASA customer on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support contract (METTS). This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical components for CNC Machines, Mills, Lathes etc within a large machine shop. They will install, repair, rebuild, and maintain in efficient operating condition a wide variety of machines. They will work on the repairs and maintenance for the machines in a large machine shop that includes 3 phase electricity and high voltage. This position may require occasional overtime and may include second or third shift support for 24/7 onsite or on-call support based on customer needs and contract requirements.
Requirements
- In general, the work of a Maintenance Technician - Mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Previous experience with NASA
Responsibilities
- Examining machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose source of trouble
- Dismantling or partly dismantling machines and performing repairs that mainly involve the use of hand tools in scraping and fitting parts
- Checking wear on bearings, gears, belts, chains, couplings, and shafts
- Replacing broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock
- Lubricating moving parts, adjusting alignments, and replacing worn mechanical components
- Dismantling machines to replace or rebuild components such as pumps, compressors, gearboxes, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders
- Communicating specifications for major repairs or parts that are needed
- Cleaning machines, maintaining shop areas, organizing parts and tools, and supporting installation of new equipment from a mechanical standpoint
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
