Mechanical Technician

DWFritz Career • Wilsonville, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At DWFritz, we are a leading provider in the field of automation. Using world-class practices and cutting-edge technology, we produce brilliant automation solutions for our clients. Our mission is to be a Great Place to Work, with structured activities to interact across teams, develop your skills, make an impact, and celebrate wins! Our benefits package includes: Company pays 100% of Employee-only premiums for HSA (with company contributions) or PPO Medical Insurance Low-cost and no-cost Dental & Vision 401k with a 3% automatic company contribution and 3% match Company-paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Additional voluntary life insurance levels available PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Onsite gym with lockers & showers Position Purpose The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the assembly of all mechanical components of automation equipment per supplied mechanical drawings and the assembly of pneumatic components. Will also be performing the mechanical portions of testing, debugging, installing and repairing automation equipment. The Mechanical Technician has a full understanding of Bill of Materials and the ability to work with others. Travel is required for this position.

Requirements

• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Good knowledge of pneumatic control and common devices.
• Excellent documentation ability.
• Skilled in interpreting mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Skilled in the use of basic hand and power tools, especially hex keys, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, cutting tools, measuring tools, drills, and grinders.
• Basic knowledge of machine shop practice using conventional and CNC machine tools.
• Ability to use PCs to do conventional word processing, navigate the Internet, and utilize internal systems for drawing access, component tracking, email, etc.
• Ability to perform from oral or handwritten instructions.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Knowledge of general safety standards.
• 2+ years of experience as a mechanical technician with recent high tech mechanical assembly experience required.
• High school diploma/or equivalent are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Cadkey, AutoCAD and Inventor to create drawings highly desired.
• Machining experience preferred.
• 2+ years experience in the installation of equipment on the customer’s site preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex mechanical components per supplied mechanical drawings:
• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Use adhesives properly and accordingly.
• Subassembly installation and alignment.
• Fastener Torque Specs – Understand materials and tolerances.
• Understand and use torque sequence.
• Arbor press – proper use and blocking.
• Order of operations.
• Sensor installation and set-up.
• Set-up proximity sensors.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical/pneumatic problems and implement solutions:
• Address minor assembly issues.
• Plan for the assembly process of complex mechanical assemblies to optimize factors of logical assembly, available parts and production resources available to achieve on time delivery at the best cost.
• Determine what pneumatic components are required and assemble per pneumatic diagrams:
• Tubing identification and callout.
• Interpret pneumatic diagrams.
• Wiring/tubing routing.
• Set-up pneumatic flow controls.
• Basic understanding of component fabrication.
• Machine mechanical components using conventional and CNC machine tools:
• Basic manual machining.
• Lathe, Mills, and Drill.
• Use tapping unit in the machine shop.
• Dimensional layout.
• Perform intermediate measurement skills such as indicator and micrometer.
• Assist engineering with machine and component design by contributing ideas for the resolution of design problems in a constructive manner.
• Drive personal or company vehicle to customers’ facilities for installation or service work, or to local vendors to obtain parts.
• Have a complete understanding of Bill of Material structure and how to use all internal resources to determine parts required, status of parts and manufacturers part numbers.
• Create simple but accurate mechanical sketches; mark modifications onto existing drawings.
• Assist in the de-bug phase of production (modify, re-machine, re-assemble).
• Inspect incoming manufactured parts for quality and conformance to print.
• Assist Controls Technicians with mounting of electrical components.

Benefits

• Company pays 100% of Employee-only premiums for HSA (with company contributions) or PPO Medical Insurance
• Low-cost and no-cost Dental & Vision
• 401k with a 3% automatic company contribution and 3% match
• Company-paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance levels available
• PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time
• Onsite gym with lockers & showers

What This Job Offers

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