Mechanical Technician

North Wind•Plymouth, MN

7d•$30 - $45

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician provides mechanical assembly and maintenance services for wind tunnel facility equipment and laboratory building systems. The role supports hypersonic research, system development, and flight testing by assembling test-system hardware, setting up facilities, troubleshooting operational problems, and maintaining equipment and building systems. Work may involve high-pressure air compressors, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, filtration and ventilation systems, as well as test instrumentation mounted on wind tunnel models and prototype components. The technician maintains work records for regulatory compliance, supports outside vendors as assigned, and completes work to meet budget and schedule goals.

Requirements

High school graduate.
At least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some experience in mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and electrical tasks.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the security requirements of the position.
Ability to maintain and repair equipment and machinery.
Proficiency in interpreting blueprints.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Organization and ability to meet assigned deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Experience with machining, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

Assemble test-system hardware and perform facility setup operations.
Interpret engineering directions, identify operational problems, perform advanced troubleshooting, and recommend solutions.
Operate, maintain, and repair high-pressure air compressors (500 to 2500 psia), vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, filtration and ventilation systems, forklifts, and skid loaders.
Complete maintenance and repairs on equipment and building systems to support operational efficiency.
Perform work-area housekeeping.
Maintain records of completed work and document information required for local, state, and federal regulatory compliance on assigned tasks.
Support services with outside vendors as assigned.
Complete assignments as directed by supervisory personnel to meet budget and schedule goals for mechanical work on internal company and external customer programs.
Mount and secure test instrumentation, including pressure transducers, thermocouples, strain gauges, and accelerometers, onto wind tunnel test models and prototype components.
Identify, trace, and resolve signal noise, erratic readings, or sensor drift during test cycles.
Fabricate thermocouples.