Mechanical Plumbing Technician

nLIGHT • Longmont, CO

18d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Plumbing Technician will provide assembly, integration, and test in support of the development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems.
All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.

Requirements

• Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
• Experience with NPT, BSPP, compression, and o-ring seals for water or gases required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and at times stressful environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under stress. Requirements change frequently and rapid-turn solutions must be developed frequently.
• Competence in maintaining cleanliness standards and operation in a clean room environment.
• Comfortable working with wide range of basic shop equipment including the use of hand and power tools to complete mechanical assemblies specified by prints, schematics, and BOMS.
• Positive attitude, strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving and troubleshooting skills and a willingness to develop creative solutions to time- sensitive problems.
• Familiarity with safe operation of mechanical systems; operate with a safety-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Bending of stainless steel tubing and preparation of quick disconnect tubing runs is highly desired.
• Experience with Chillers, pumps, and industrial filtration is highly desired.
• Experience working with high power laser systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage schedule and priorities with moderate daily direction to meet schedule objectives.
• Material handling to include receipt and inspection of components.
• Installation and integration of mechanical cooling systems (combination of COTS & custom mechanics).
• Operate hand and power tools to complete mechanical assemblies specified by prints, schematics, and BOMS.
• Prepare and assemble plumbing components for pressure testing and various chiller systems.
• General fluid system maintenance, reconfiguration, and analysis.
• Changing filters, replacing components like pumps and fittings as needed.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED