Mechanical Manufacturing Technician

Zobility; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in West Des Moines is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician. As an entry-level position, the technician will learn to prepare and assemble components and operate production equipment under supervision. Responsibilities include following blueprints, performing troubleshooting, and maintaining production records. This contract role offers a valuable entry point into the manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with no certification required.
• Basic ability to prepare and assemble components under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints and diagrams to ensure specifications are met.
• Use diagnostic tools to test systems and components.
• Maintain production records and report issues.
• Assist engineering with design of components.

Job description

Senior Technical Recruiter at Zobility (an RGBSI Brand)

Mechanical Manufacturing Technician is an entry level position with no certification required. The purpose for an operator at this level is to learn and train on the basic understandings of all calibration specific operations.

Mechanical Manufacturing Technician is expected to have the basic level ability to prepare and assemble components to develop final or sub-assemblies with direct supervision by a certified calibrator (level II or above).

The operator will set up and operate production equipment to ensure flow, spray angle, and quality of spray meets product specifications and tolerance levels.

The operator is expected to follow established standard work under general supervision in efforts to obtain certification.

The operator will typically refer problems or deviations to more experienced operators including Lead Technicians, supervisors, or engineers.

Responsibilities

• Follows blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met.
• Performs troubleshooting, calibrations or modifications of hardware, fixtures and software.
• Uses measuring and diagnostic tools to test and modify systems and components/assemblies.
• Maintains records of production and reports any issues while following standard procedures.
• Interprets data and accurately records time changes, test data, parts usage, etc.
• Utilizes mechanical or optical equipment, including computers and lasers.
• Provides technical solutions for engineering.
• Ensures systems and components/assemblies meet established specifications.
• Reworks and repairs various mechanical and electromechanical systems and components/assemblies as needed.
• May assist engineering with the design of components and prototypes.
• May be trained/certified in multiple skills.
• May train and mentor new technicians.
• Exhibits RTX Leadership Behaviors and Values.
• Supports and follows all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality and CI functions as set by assigned leader and position.
• Perform other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Airlines and Aviation, and Manufacturing

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