Compressor Technician

atmoszero-careers; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AtmosZero is seeking a Compressor Technician in Loveland, CO, to assemble precision compressors for our Boiler 2.0 system. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to grow into a leadership position as distribution scales. Candidates should have experience in precision mechanical assembly and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

The successful applicant will contribute to quality checks and help establish assembly standards for a growing technician team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated precision mechanical assembly experience in compressors or comparable high-tolerance work.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience within a documented quality process in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble precision compressor units from aerospace-grade machined parts.
• Perform in-process and final quality checks, including leak and pressure testing.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace, following all safety protocols.

Skills

Precision mechanical assembly experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Proficiency with calibrated hand and power tools

Experience with quality processes

Strong attention to detail

Education

Trade certification or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Solidworks

Job description

Come be a part of an exciting clean energy technology startup in beautiful Loveland, CO. You will join an ambitious, talented group decarbonizing the industrial heat sector. AtmosZero is seeking a Compressor Technician to build the precision compressors at the heart of our Boiler 2.0 system. This is hands‑on assembly work first. As we scale distribution, the right person will have the opportunity to grow into building and leading a small team of technicians, setting the assembly standards and training the people who follow. We would be excited to find someone interested in that path.

Reports to:

Senior Director of Plant Operations

Location:

Onsite full time in Loveland, CO (5 days/week)

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assemble precision compressor units and subassemblies from aerospace‑grade machined parts, working to engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), schematics, and bills of materials; assemble to torque, fit, and tolerance specs using calibrated hand and power tools.
• Write, refine, and maintain assembly SOPs and work instructions. Work from partial or incomplete inputs and determine what needs to be created versus updated.
• Perform in‑process and final quality checks, including leak and pressure testing of assembled units. Record results and maintain build records, inspection sign‑offs, and part traceability.
• Support incoming inspection of machined parts and partner with supply chain on supplier quality and nonconforming material.
• Partner directly with design engineers and the R&D team on assembly feedback, design‑for‑assembly, and first‑article builds.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace with foreign object debris (FOD) control, and follow all safety and PPE protocols.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assembly processes as production scales.
• Help establish the assembly standards, documentation, and training that a growing technician team will work from.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated precision mechanical assembly experience (compressors, pumps, engines, turbomachinery, aerospace, medical device, or comparable high‑tolerance work).
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, GD&T, schematics, and bills of materials.
• Proficiency assembling to torque, tolerance, and fit specifications with calibrated hand and power tools.
• Experience writing or substantially improving assembly SOPs or work instructions.
• Comfort operating from partial documentation and deciding what to build versus what to update.
• Experience working within a documented quality process (inspection records, part traceability, nonconformance handling) in a high‑reliability or regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and pride in workmanship.
• Clear written and verbal communication to interface with design engineers and technical experts.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Technical

• Precision measurement and inspection: calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators; measuring runout, concentricity, and clearances to spec.
• Rotating‑assembly work: bearing and seal installation, shaft alignment, and rotor balancing or runout verification.
• Mechanical fits and joining: press, shrink, and slip fits; threaded and fastened joints to torque spec; brazing or soldering as applicable.
• Cleanliness and contamination control for close‑clearance parts, including FOD prevention.
• Leak, pressure, and vacuum or evacuation procedures, with the test documentation that goes with them.
• Familiarity with rotating equipment or sealed (hermetic / semi‑hermetic) compressor assemblies.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA 608 or other refrigerant handling certification.
• Experience in low‑volume or prototype‑to‑production (NPI) manufacturing environments.
• Experience contributing to design‑for‑manufacturability or design‑for‑assembly.
• Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement exposure.
• Trade certification, associate degree, or equivalent demonstrated hands‑on experience.
• Basic experience with Solidworks, E Drawings/CAD.
• Experience training and developing technicians or building out a small assembly team, and interest in growing into that as the function scales.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, bend, reach, and perform detailed hand work for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs regularly, and up to 40 lbs occasionally with assistance or lifting aids.
• Fine motor dexterity and close‑vision work with small components and hand tools.
• Use required PPE and work safely in a shop and light‑manufacturing environment.