JR. Mechanical Technician
About The Position
Join GDIT as a JR. Machinery Maintenance Mechanic for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. The Machinery Maintenance Mechanic must have: Basic understanding of mechanical components (gears, bearings, belts) and familiarity with the safe operation of common hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment. Assist senior mechanics in performing routine preventive maintenance (PM) on machinery, equipment, and facility systems. Diagnose and repair basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing issues under supervision. Utilize precision instruments effectively, including torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges, to ensure equipment meets exact specifications. Operate and maintain various mechanical systems, demonstrating a solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, general diesel engine theory, pumps, and valves. Maintain a very strong and strict adherence to all workplace safety guidelines, hazard controls, and operational instructions. Accurately follow complex instructions and technical procedures.
Requirements
- Security clearance level: Secret
- US citizenship required
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1–2 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, facilities upkeep, or a related mechanical field (entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude may be considered).
- Basic understanding of mechanical components (gears, bearings, belts)
- Familiarity with the safe operation of common hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior mechanics in performing routine preventive maintenance (PM) on machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
- Diagnose and repair basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing issues under supervision.
- Utilize precision instruments effectively, including torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges, to ensure equipment meets exact specifications.
- Operate and maintain various mechanical systems, demonstrating a solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, general diesel engine theory, pumps, and valves.
- Maintain a very strong and strict adherence to all workplace safety guidelines, hazard controls, and operational instructions.
- Accurately follow complex instructions and technical procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
