Mechanical Technician III

National Technical Systems • Santa Clarita, CA

52d

About The Position

Perform tests and/or measurement tasks for the Mechanical department. Mechanical: The branch of mechanics that deals with hydraulically based parameters, e.g. flows, pressures and specific loads.

Requirements

• Limited supervision; can perform recurring work independently
• Able to complete advanced technical and mechanical procedures; able to perform assignments that are not standardized or prescribed
• Regular interaction with clients
• Able to troubleshot and rework complex tests
• Advanced interpretation and analysis of test results; regularly called upon to provide input on test results
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical & mechanical principles, comprehensive knowledge of all potential aspects of safety; basic understanding of AC/DC circuits
• Able to use all standard and complex Mechanical equipment; able to use standard and complex hydraulics-based systems; able to accurately capture necessary data; basic MS Office skills
• HS Diploma or GED. Technical Certification, AA or AS degree preferred
• 5+ Years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Technical Certification
• AA or AS degree

Responsibilities

• Test Setup - Read specifications from technical documents (Test Standards, Customer SOWs, and Test Plans/Procedures), identify/prepare test equipment
• Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, document all pertinent data
• Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data. Finalize data and send to the Program Manager
• Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown - Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, organizing supplies
• Other - Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

What This Job Offers

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