Aerospace Mechanical Test Technician - GSE & Test Stands

Aerotek; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

On-site workplace amenities

Job summary

Aerotek in Webster, TX is seeking a Mechanical Technician to fabricate, assemble, operate, and maintain ground support equipment (GSE) and facility hardware for aerospace testing.

You will build and integrate test stands, perform preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems, and assist engineers with testing and qualification activities in a clean, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in assembly, fabrication, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Experience with mechanical and fluids ground support equipment (GSE) operation.
• Experience in general aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication.
• Piping and tubing routing and installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair ground support equipment (GSE) to ensure safe and reliable performance.
• Build, install, integrate, and maintain test stands and GSE for aerospace test facilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
• Assist engineers and other technical personnel with testing, troubleshooting, modifications, and qualification activities.
• Identify equipment failures, determine root causes, and select appropriate repair, replacement, or troubleshooting procedures.
• Use precision tools and diagnostic equipment to verify that equipment meets performance, quality, and safety specifications.
• Work with high-pressure gas and fluid systems, including pressure vessels, regulators, valves, manifolds, hoses, fittings, and instrumentation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and calibrated tooling such as torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, miter saws, and bandsaws.
• Support fabrication and assembly activities, including piping and tubing routing and installation for aerospace applications.
• Follow cleanroom and controlled work environment standards when working in clean and controlled areas.
• Document work performed, follow established procedures, and adhere to safety and quality standards during all maintenance and fabrication activities.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

GSE operation

Aerospace manufacturing

Piping and tubing routing

Reading technical instructions

Use calibrated tools

Attention to safety

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Aerotek in Webster, TX is seeking a Mechanical Technician to fabricate, assemble, operate, and maintain ground support equipment (GSE) and facility hardware for aerospace testing.

You will build and integrate test stands, perform preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems, and assist engineers with testing and qualification activities in a clean, safety-focused environment.