Mechanical Technician I

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NSI-MI Technologies
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Job Summary
The role of this position is to perform mechanical assembly of structures, mechanisms and assemblies per designated drawings and procedures. The Mechanical Technician I position involves the assembly and installation of a low volume, high technology, high variation product mix, produced in a project driven build-to-order production working environment. Tasks include equipment maintenance and cleaning activities associated with various products and facility. This position supports Senior staff while working closely with them to learn advanced skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Fasten components or parts together, using hand tools, rivet guns, torque wrenches, and welding equipment
• Positions and aligns components for assembly, manually or utilizing various material handling tools and equipment
• Analyze assembly blueprints, schematics and specification manuals, and assist with assembly, wiring and/or machine building operations
• Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies
• Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to specifications
• Inspect and test parts and accessories for leakage, defects, or functionality, using electronic, optical and mechanical test equipment
• Set and verify clearance of parts
• Set-up and installation of large bearings and slewing rings
• Verify conformance of parts to stock list and blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, indicators, spinning lasers and laser trackers
• Lay-out, drill, ream, tap and cut parts for assembly
• Remove rough spots and finish surfaces to fit
• Clean parts or components using hand tools and power tools
• Perform Preventative Maintenance per instructions and update checklists
• Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
• Assist in the fabrication of panels and structures, requiring material cutting, clamping, gluing, lifting and painting

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of machine building/assembly experience or a combination of applicable course work and job experience
• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Follow verbal instructions
• Record keeping skills
• Forklift, aerial device/elevated platform and rigging
• Manually lift/move 45 pounds
• This position will require domestic and international travel, approximately 25% of the time
• Due to the nature of NSI-MI programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code

Desired Qualifications

• Manufacturing and Mechanical background
• Optical or laser alignment experience
• Set-up, operation and MDI of CNC machinery
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment. MIG and TIG Welding capabilities
• Set-up and operation of metalworking equipment such as milling, drilling, turning and grinding machinery to shape or fabricate parts
• Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical background

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings