General Mechanical Technician Job Huntsville area,Alabama USA,Engineering

General Mechanical Technician

CGI Federal is seeking a General Mechanical Technician to support mechanical installation, integration, testing, maintenance, and repair activities for complex systems and subsystems within the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role plays a critical part in ensuring mechanical assemblies, structures, and modifications are built correctly, installed safely, and maintained to required performance standards. The technician works directly from engineering drawings and technical documentation, assisting engineers in design updates, prototype builds, and production readiness activities.

This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Mechanical Installation & Modification. Plan and perform installation of mechanical components, assemblies, and structural modifications. Support integration of mechanical subsystems into larger platforms or systems. Assist engineers with prototype builds, mechanical fit-checks, and alignment tasks Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair. Conduct preventive maintenance on mechanical and structural components. Diagnose issues, perform troubleshooting, and repair mechanical systems to restore functionality. Document maintenance actions and ensure component configurations remain consistent with engineering requirements Technical Documentation & Drawings.

Work from engineering drawings, sketches, models, and technical instructions. Provide feedback to engineers to support drawing updates and design refinements. Assist in development or review of mechanical assembly instructions and work packages Fabrication Support. Assist in mechanical fabrication activities including machining, cutting, drilling, mounting, and assembly. Use appropriate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely and correctly. Support fabrication of brackets, mounts, and structural supports based on engineering requirements Testing & Verification.

Perform functional and verification tests on mechanical components and subsystems. Support environmental, structural, or mechanical testing as required. Record test results and communicate performance issues to engineering teams Field & Integration Support. Support installation and mechanical work at integration sites, labs, or fielding events. Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and program teams during integration activities. Ensure mechanical work meets safety, quality, and performance standards

Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This Role:

Education. AA/AS degree from an accredited college in Engineering or related field. Graduation from a 2-year technical school with certification in a relevant mechanical discipline Experience. 4+ years of experience in mechanical design, mechanical fabrication, or mechanical system integration. Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and mechanical documentation. Hands-on experience performing installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems Technical Skills. Proficiency using mechanical hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and mechanical tolerances. Understanding of mechanical systems, structural components, fasteners, materials, and hardware. Ability to support testing and troubleshooting of mechanical assemblies Work Style & Abilities. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions accurately. Ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team. Comfortable working in lab, shop, and field environments Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
Advanced Mechanical Expertise. Experience working in a defense manufacturing environment. Familiarity with mechanical modification processes on tactical or fielded systems. Experience with prototype development or rapid mechanical fabrication Tools & Systems Knowledge. Experience with CAD viewers (e.g., Solid Works eDrawings, Creo View). Familiarity with configuration management or work order systems. Basic understanding of electrical-mechanical interfaces Certifications. Industry mechanical technician certifications (e.g., NCCER, ASE Mechanical, NIMS).

OSHA or safety certifications relevant to shop or field work Additional Skills. Ability to support mechanical inventory management and tool control. Familiarity with torque specifications, mechanical tolerances, and metrology tools. Experience documenting mechanical issues and updating logs or technical notes

What You Can Expect From Us:

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