Production Technician – Mechanic III

Production Technician – Mechanic III

Chinook Enterprises is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.

The Production Technician – Mechanic III is a senior-level technical role within the Production Department. This position will work closely with the team lead and Production Management to support team operations through hands-on production work, training, and mentorship. This position performs advanced mechanical assembly, seat track assembly, tooling setup, and bonding fabrication while ensuring adherence to quality standards and engineering specifications.

The Mechanic III serves as a technical resource for the team and may assume quality assurance responsibilities as needed.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Mentorship & Training Responsibilities

• Train and mentor newly assigned production personnel in mechanical assembly techniques, safety procedures, and quality standards
• Execute first-part inspections and spot checks to ensure team output meets established quality standards
• Resolve assembly problems, escalating complex issues to the Team Lead and Production Assistant Manager as needed
• Serve as a technical resource for the production team; may assume Quality Assurance tasks in the absence of the QA Representative

Mechanical Assembly & Fabrication

• Perform precision mechanical assembly, seat track assembly, tooling setup, and bonding fabrication as production needs require
• Read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, technical specifications, and detailed work instructions
• Set up and validate jigs, fixtures, and tooling per engineering specifications
• Execute close-tolerance drilling, reaming, countersinking, and fastener installation/removal using appropriate tools and techniques
• Conduct riveting and sealing operations, applying corrosion inhibitors as required
• Position and align parts using templates, pilot holes, measuring tools, or hand layout methods; secure components using clamps and fixtures
• Apply bonding agents, sealants, adhesives, primers, and coatings; clean surfaces using approved chemical solvents
• Verify completed assemblies meet specifications through precise measurement
• Obtain kitted parts, standards, and assemblies; select proper tooling to perform assigned work

Equipment & Inventory Management

• Report malfunctioning equipment to the Production Supervisor; assist with repairs and routine maintenance as directed
• Control and maintain the preventive maintenance program for production equipment and customer-supplied tooling
• Maintain supplies inventory by anticipating needs and placing orders
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; assist in monitoring daily shop clean-up

Safety & Quality

• Adhere to all safety standards; wear required personal protective equipment for each task
• Work safely, identify and report potential hazards promptly
• Ensure all work is free from Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of…

• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Proficient in operating floor-mounted power tools (bandsaw, grinder, drill press, disc sander), hand tools, pneumatic tools, and precision measuring instruments
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others in technical processes
• Independent decision-making skills regarding accuracy and quality
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Effective time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet production deadlines
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and execute sequential work routines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn…