Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift

Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift West Des Moines IA Contract – 2nd Shift, 5/40 Pay Rate: $22.10/Hr. Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k

Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Entry-level manufacturing position with no certification required. Learns and trains on calibration-specific operations under supervision. Assists in preparing and assembling components into final or sub-assemblies under direct supervision of a certified calibrator. Sets up and operates production equipment to ensure flow, spray angle, and product quality meet specifications and tolerance requirements. Expected to follow established work instructions and work toward certification within 120 days.

• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Learn to set up and operate test stands to evaluate nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle, and flow.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Learn to set up and operate laser marking and printing equipment according to procedures and specifications.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Record spray parameters by serial number.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Learn to certify product conformance through testing and performance records.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift May learn to disassemble, repair, and assemble products according to specifications.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Complete production documentation and labor transactions accurately.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Follow EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement requirements.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Work under immediate supervision and follow detailed instructions.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Participate in continuous improvement and safety activities.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Perform additional assigned duties, including overtime and extended shifts as required.

• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Willingness to work nonstandard hours.
• Ability to work overtime, extended shifts, and some holidays based on business needs.

• Manufacturing background preferred.
• Manual dexterity for assembly and calibration tasks.
• Ability to learn to read and understand prints.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, printing documents, and internet use.
• Ability to learn computer systems used to access prints and work instructions.
• Basic shop math skills, including geometric tolerances.
• Basic problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to learn core job functions within the first three months.
• Effective communication skills with employees and management.

Position is considered safety-sensitive under FAA guidelines. Subject to FAA-required drug and alcohol testing.

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.