Mechanical Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Title:

2nd Shift Engineering Technician

Job Description

The 2nd Shift Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting product testing activities. This involves equipment setup, instrumentation, teardown, assembly, and general mechanical and electrical work. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with wiring and electrical components in a laboratory environment. Second shift hours are from 1:30 PM to 11:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Friday.

Responsibilities

+ Setup, instrument, and teardown products undergoing testing.

+ Build and assemble test fixtures, prototype products, and instrumentation components.

+ Install, route, crimp, and connect wiring, wire harnesses, and electrical components.

+ Utilize basic hand tools including sockets, screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers.

+ Follow test procedures and work instructions.

+ Support troubleshooting and assembly tasks, test data collection, and observations.

+ Enter information into spreadsheets and tracking systems.

+ Maintain organized work areas and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

+ Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools.

+ Comfortable working around electrical wiring and wire harnesses.

+ Ability to read and follow procedures and work instructions.

+ Basic computer skills.

+ Reliable, trainable, and willing to learn new equipment and processes.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Must provide basic personal hand tools.

Work Environment

This position operates within a laboratory environment that requires adherence to safety protocols and procedures. The work involves handling various mechanical and electrical tasks, necessitating the use of basic hand tools. The role is structured in a second shift schedule, which is Monday through Thursday from 1:30 PM to 11:00 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity…