Mechanical Technician III

Position: Mechanical Technician III (WF#10834)

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Base pay range

$29.00/hr - $32.00/hr

About Company

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

What We Offer Growth & Development

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

About

The Role

Perform tests and/or measurement tasks for the Mechanical department. Mechanical:
The branch of mechanics that deals with hydraulically based parameters, e.g. flows, pressures and specific loads.

Core Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Test Setup - Read specifications from technical documents (Test Standards, Customer SOWs, and Test Plans/Procedures), identify/prepare test equipment
• Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, document all pertinent data
• Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data. Finalize data and send to the Program Manager
• Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown - Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, organizing supplies
• Other - Perform other duties as assigned

Core Requirements

• Limited supervision; can perform recurring work independently.
• Able to complete advanced technical and mechanical procedures; able to perform assignments that are not standardized or prescribed
• Regular interaction with clients
• Able to troubleshot and rework complex tests
• Advanced interpretation and analysis of test results; regularly called upon to provide input on test results
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical & mechanical principles, comprehensive knowledge of all potential aspects of safety; basic understanding of AC/DC circuits
• Able to use all standard and complex Mechanical equipment; able to use standard and complex hydraulics-based systems; able to accurately capture necessary data; basic MS Office skills

Minimum Education And Experience

• HS Diploma or GED. Technical Certification, AA or AS degree preferred
• 5+ Years of experience

Working Conditions

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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Policy Statement

It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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