Mechanical Technician
About The Position
The Engineering Technician provides hands-on mechanical and technical support to the Ultraflo engineering team. This role bridges manufacturing and engineering by supporting product development, machining, prototyping, and quality activities. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude and practical shop experience, with the ability to learn and support engineering functions such as CNC operation, welding, SolidWorks drawings, first article inspections, and design feedback. This position offers an opportunity to grow technical skills and expand engineering exposure within a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to learn new technical skills and engineering tools.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Technical certificate, associate degree, or coursework in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial technology.
- Experience or familiarity with machining, welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
- Experience operating CNC machines.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Familiarity with first article inspections or quality processes in a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Operate CNC equipment on an as-needed basis to support prototypes, test parts, and production needs (training provided as applicable).
- Perform welding and fabrication work to support fixtures, prototypes, and product modifications.
- Assist with machining, assembly, and troubleshooting of mechanical components and valves.
- Revise and maintain mechanical drawings and models.
- Support engineering change activities, including document updates and drawing revisions.
- Provide practical, shop-floor input to product designs to improve manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
- Assist with first article inspections (FAI) and dimensional verification using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.).
- Document inspection results and support engineering with corrective actions or design improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and production efficiency.
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and design enhancements.
- Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of new or modified products.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
