Mechanical Technician

Kforce • Milford, MI

42d

About The Position

The main function of a Mechanical Technician is to modify, test and repair machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. A Mechanical Technician helps engineers design, test, and manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products and other equipment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field required
• 5-7 years of experience required
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability
• Team player and detail oriented
• Basic leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations
• Ability to perform details calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
• Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors
• Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops
• Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign
• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing
• Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections
• Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction.
• Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees