Engineering Technician

Datrose; McLeansville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Datrose is seeking an Engineering Technician in McLeansville, NC, for a long-term contractor engagement with Defense-Aerospace as the client. The role emphasizes interpreting drawings, fabricating hardware, and performing tests to improve processes. U.S.

citizenship is required, and the position is hourly with a potential for extended overtime. The candidate should have an Associate's degree (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including CNC milling (HAAS), CAM software,

Qualifications

• Must have machining experience with manual and CNC equipment (HAAS Mills, 4th/5th axis, lathes).
• Proficient with fabrication tools and ability to fabricate complex hardware.
• Solid understanding of technical theory.
• Experience with SolidWorks or CAM software is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift at least 50 lbs, and communicate with engineering.
• Occasional overtime and use of GD&T and precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Interprets basic engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• Constructs, modifies, debugs, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests and adjusts tools and equipment.
• Conducts and documents experiments to define process parameters.
• Implements and documents process improvements.
• Designs basic tooling and fixtures for tasks.
• Analyzes data to identify cause/effect and suggest resolutions.

Skills

Machining experience

Manual & CNC equipment

Fabrication tools

Tech theory

SolidWorks / CAM software

GD&T

Measuring tools

Overtime readiness

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Engineering Technician Mc Leansville,NC

Posted:5/29/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 15966

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Contractor

Role: Engineering Technician

Client: Defense-Aerospace

Hourly Rate: up to $31.50/hr (W2, non-benefited)

Length: Long-term

Location: McLeansville, NC

Clearance: Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Description:

• Interprets basic engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics
• Constructs, modifies, debugs, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests and adjusts a variety of tools, equipment and systems
• Conducts, analyzes and documents statistically based experiments to define process parameters
• Implements and documents complex solutions for process improvement
• Designs and constructs basic tooling and fixtures to accomplish unique tasks
• Organizes, analyzes and interprets data to identify cause/effect relationships and recommends resolution/process improvement

Required & Desired Skills:

• Must have machining experience: Advance machining capabilities using manual as well as CNC controlled equipment (HAAS Mills, 4th and 5th Axis, Lathes)
• Solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of fabrication tools
• Ability to fabricate complex hardware
• Solid knowledge of generally accepted technical theory
• Advance machining capabilities using manual as well as CNC controlled equipment (HAAS Mills, 4th and 5th Axis, Lathes)
• Ability to use SolidWorks or other CAM software proficiently
• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift min 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate with peers and engineering to aid in design concepts.
• Ability to work overtime on as needed basis
• Ability to use GD&T
• Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauge, etc.

Required Education and Experience:

An Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience