Technician 1 - Mechanical

Peraton•Topeka, KS

6d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Mechanical Technician I to join their team. This role is located at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS. The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts, including repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The facility provides depot-level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail, and bulk mail processing systems used in mail processing and retail installations. The Mechanical Technician will apply working technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks in the repair of various types of mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required (Must have resided in the U.S. for the past five years with no more than six months travel outside the U.S. during this timeframe).
Formal mechanical training from an accredited program or equivalent military training, or a minimum of two years verifiable work history experience in mechanical and/or electromechanical repairs may be used in lieu of education.
Must have a strong mechanical aptitude with the knowledge and ability to perform repairs on simple to medium complexity electromechanical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic items.
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting techniques.
Must be able to read both electrical and mechanical wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
Understand the fundamentals of AC and DC motor theory, single and three phase motors.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with quality control processes.

Responsibilities

Tests, analyzes, and overhauls electromechanical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment using manufacturer’s manuals or similar documentation, detailed drawings, cut away and exploded view drawings, electrical diagrams, and testing equipment.
Verifies dimensions using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
Remove, replace, and reinstall electrical and mechanical assemblies and hardware in the repair and overhaul of equipment using hand tools, power tools, hoists, precision-measuring and test equipment.
Tests items per requirements for circuit continuity and operational reliability using multimeters, voltmeters, function generators, megohmmeters and oscilloscopes. Analyzes test results, makes repairs or adjustments accordingly.
Receives technical guidance as required from supervisor or higher level technicians.
Performs other related duties as assigned.