Mechanical Engineering Technician - Fabrication & Shop

ASR International is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician / Shop Support Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Technology and Development Program in Missoula, Montana.

This onsite role supports the design, fabrication, machining, testing, and field readiness of specialized equipment used in national forestry programs, including wildfire suppression, sustainable timber production, engineering, and recreation. The selected candidate will work in the NTDP technical development shop using government-furnished facilities, tools, equipment, and systems. This position may be contingent upon contract award.

• Assist with technical design and development of specialized machinery, including drafting and CAD modeling.
• Fabricate and assemble prototypes, tools, equipment components, and other items using welding, cutting, forming, and related processes.
• Operate lathes, mills, grinders, and other machine-shop tools; operate CNC equipment when assigned and qualified.
• Conduct functional testing and validation of new or modified equipment, and collect and analyze performance data.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot shop machinery and tools to support safe operational readiness.
• Follow engineering drawings, design specifications, shop standard operating procedures, and safety requirements.
• Identify design or fabrication issues, document findings, and recommend practical improvements.
• Use computer applications for design, data collection, analysis, technical documentation, and report preparation.
• Assist with equipment installation, deployment, and field support when required.
• Prepare or contribute to maintenance logs, calibration records, inventory evaluations, safety inspections, technical summaries, operating documentation, and reviews of CAD drawings.

• Associate degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field and at least five years of fabrication-shop experience; or at least 10 years of fabrication-shop experience without the specified degree.
• Proficiency with fabrication equipment and established fabrication principles and methods.
• Experience reading and working from CAD drawings, technical drawings, and design specifications.
• Hands‑on ability with metal fabrication processes and machine-shop equipment relevant to the assigned work.
• Strong attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow shop and field safety rules, procedures, and work controls.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and spend extended periods standing or walking.
• Ability to complete a background check and obtain credentials for access to government facilities, devices, and IT networks.
• Availability to work onsite at the USDA NTDP facility in Missoula, Montana.

• Hands‑on experience with welding, cutting, forming, assembly, lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment.
• Experience creating or reviewing CAD models and mechanical drawings for fabricated components or assemblies.
• Experience testing prototypes or modified equipment and documenting performance results.
• Experience maintaining equipment logs, calibration records, inventories, safety inspection reports, or operating documentation.
• Experience supporting field installation or deployment of specialized mechanical equipment.

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.…