Summary: 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.
Job Responsibilities: * Review and approve detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops. * Approve project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign. * Approve project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing. * Communicate changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures to staff and approve corrections. * Review and approve tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills. * Supervise 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. * Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
Job Requirements
Skills: * Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability. * Team player and detail oriented. * Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. * Strong ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations. * Strong ability to perform details calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications. * Strong knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. * Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field.
Education/Experience: * Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field required. * 8-10 years experience required.