Mechanical Technician Job Bloomfield area,Connecticut USA,Engineering

Position: Mechanical Technician I

Mechanical Technician I

Modify, test and repair machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. Typically has a degree in engineering technology and experience with engineering computer applications. Helps engineers design, test, and manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products and other equipment. Possesses technical skills, including the ability to apply and make engineering drawings and has experience using computer applications related to the engineering field.

Education/

Experience:

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field a bonus;
Entry level 2 years' experience required.

Responsibilities:

Exercises moderate independent judgment with direction from supervisor
Team player and detail oriented
Basic ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations
Basic ability to perform details calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications
Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field

Major

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors
Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops
Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign
Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing
Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections
Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction
Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills

Top 3 Skills you are looking for:

Mechanical assembly skills with both small and larger parts and components using hand tools.

Some basic computer skills and communication/writing skills.

On time and reliable.

** Additional Manager notes**

This onsite role will be Assembling diesel engine test and prototype hardware along with running tests on that hardware in our engineering lab. This role does not require any degrees, but any certificates or degrees are a plus. The manager is looking for a candidate with at least two years of experience with automotive and diesel truck engines.
Working hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. When the manager is ready, he will request 30-minute phone interviews for the first round and then 2 hours in person 2nd round interviews.