Mechanical Systems Technician

VJ Technologies•East Haven, CT

11d

About The Position

As part of the Production Team, the Mechanical Systems Technician is responsible for integrating, assembling, testing, crating, packing, and installing industrial x-ray systems. The role provides hands-on electro-mechanical support for machine construction, including fabrication, assembly, startup, and testing according to drawings, schematics, and verbal instructions. The technician may also assist with electrical work and travel to customer sites for installation, troubleshooting, repair, or testing, approximately 25% of the time. The position involves working in an industrial production environment and complying with applicable US and European standards, company design and safety standards, and defined quality standards. It is safety-sensitive and includes physical tasks such as handling materials, operating tools and material-movement equipment, and working at heights. Responsibilities and skills listed are not all-inclusive and may change.

Requirements

High school diploma with some technical schooling or training.
At least 2 years of directly related hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally integrating and fabricating complex electro-mechanical systems.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude, with demonstrated proficiency using basic hand and power tools.
Proven fabrication and layout skills.
Ability to read prints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documentation.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as workload requires.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to contribute to a close-knit, cross-functional team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
US citizenship or permanent residency and legal authorization to work in the US; ability to pass a complete background check and drug test.
Clean and valid driver's license.
Computer skills.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and to sit, walk, bend, and work within and around systems in an industrial environment.
Ability to repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, and feel, and to operate crimping devices, hand tools, power tools, and standard industrial production and office equipment.
Ability to safely and effectively operate a forklift, power lift, and other material-movement devices after training.
Ability to lift, move, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone and heavier materials with assistance.
Ability to work at elevated heights with proper safety gear and safely use and traverse a ladder.
Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to communicate continually and repetitively in person, by phone, email, and other electronic devices.
Ability to travel domestically.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Wiring and/or basic electrical experience or knowledge.
Proficiency in cutting, stripping, tinning, and crimping cable and harness.
Prior experience working with BOMs and/or computerized MRP or ERP systems.
Prior experience working with x-ray technology.
Experience with ISO and/or NQA-1 quality standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Integrate turn-key electro-mechanical systems and provide hands-on electro-mechanical support for machine construction, including mechanical fabrication, system assembly, startup, and testing according to drawings, schematics, and verbal instructions.
Install and assemble electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, parts, and components.
Perform light machining tasks as required.
Lay out and cut frames, cabinets, panels, and related components as required.
Perform primary machine mechanical assembly and disassembly.
Perform work in compliance with US and European standards, defined quality standards, and company design and safety standards.
Where possible, assist with wiring custom systems, including electrical panel building, machine wiring, pulling wire, terminating, bending conduit, wiring motors, and system startup and testing.
Travel to customer sites to install, troubleshoot, repair, and/or test systems, approximately 25% of the time.
Perform miscellaneous assigned duties, including cleanup, light maintenance, material movement, inventory counts, crate and pallet building, furniture assembly, and forklift operation.
Work extended hours and weekends as workload requires.
Fulfill essential job functions in a consistently alert and safe manner.