Mechanical Technician

The main function of a mechanical technician is to modify, test and repair machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. A mechanical technician helps engineers design, test, and manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, and other equipment.

• 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.

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• 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.

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field required.
• 2-4 years experience required.

• Associate

• Contract

• Manufacturing

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Warren, MI