Mechanical Technician

Lancesoft; Florida; On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Riviera Beach, FL seeks a Mechanical Technician to support the maintenance, assembly, and repair of mechanical systems, hydraulic assemblies, and material handling equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with crane and forklift operations, hydraulic systems, tube bending, hydraulic hose manufacturing, and torque tools.

Occasional travel up to 3 weeks may be required to support projects, including undersea/underwater systems knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance in industrial environment (min 3 years).
• Crane operation experience with overhead/gantry cranes; safety certification preferred.
• Forklift certification with material handling experience.
• Hydraulic systems reading schematics, diagnosing leaks, and system flushes/fills.
• Proficiency with calibrated torque wrenches and torque auditing equipment.
• O-ring and seal knowledge and installation practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane equipment per safety protocols and load-handling procedures.
• Move materials with forklifts for assembly, installation, delivery, and waste removal.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, actuators, and piping.
• Perform tube bending and fabrication for hydraulic/pneumatic circuits.
• Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test hydraulic hoses and assemblies (cutting, crimping, routing, pressure testing).
• Apply torque tools to achieve specified bolt tensions per engineering requirements.
• Read hydraulic schematics, engineering blueprints, work orders, and maintenance manuals.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical assemblies and support equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LMPI, and CUI handling as applicable.
• Apply knowledge of O-ring types, seal materials, installation procedures, and sealing diagnostics.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Hydraulic systems

Torque tools

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Torque wrenches

Hydraulic hose tooling

Pipe bending equipment

Calibrated gauges

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Job Location: Riviera Beach, FL Duration: 12+ Months (Possible for extension) Pay rate range: $22 –$ 25/hr on W2 (All inclusive) Full-Time 4/10 schedule Mon-Thursday

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to support the maintenance, assembly, and repair of mechanical systems, hydraulic assemblies, and material handling equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with crane and forklift operations, hydraulic system familiarity, tube bending, hydraulic hose manufacturing, and proficient use of torque tools. Additional expertise in undersea/underwater systems and O-ring/seal knowledge is highly desired for supporting marine or offshore applications. This position may require travel for up to 3 weeks at a time in support project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate crane equipment in accordance with client safety protocols and load-handling procedures
• Operate forklifts for material movement, assembly installation, component delivery, and waste removal
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, actuators, and associated piping
• Perform tube bending and fabrication for hydraulic/pneumatic circuits using appropriate tools and bending equipment
• Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test hydraulic hoses and assemblies (cutting, crimping, routing, pressure testing)
• Apply torque tools to achieve specified bolt tensions per engineering requirements
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering blueprints, work orders, and maintenance manuals
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical assemblies and support equipment
• Ensure compliance with client safety, quality, and environmental standards (OSHA, LMPI, CUI handling as applicable)
• Apply general knowledge of O-ring types, seal materials, installation procedures, and sealing system diagnostics

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance, fabrication, or industrial assembly environment
• Crane experience: Proven operation and signaling of overhead/ gantry cranes;rigging and hoisting safety certification preferred
• Forklift experience: Current certification;practical experience in industrial material handling
• Hydraulic familiarity: Ability to read hydraulic schematics, diagnose leaks, replace components, and perform system flushes/fills
• Torque tools: Proficiency in using calibrated torque wrenches, impact drivers, and torque audit equipment;experience documenting torque values and compliance
• O-ring and seal knowledge: General understanding of O-rings, cross-section sizing, installation best practices, and failure troubleshooting
• Ability to travel for up to 3 weeks at a time in support of project/site requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Tube bending: Hands-on experience bending hydraulic/pneumatic tubing.
• Hydraulic hose manufacturing: Experience with hose selection, cutting, crimping, assembly, and pressure testing.
• Familiarity with aerospace/defense manufacturing processes and quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Undersea/underwater systems familiarity: Experience or exposure to mechanical/hydraulic systems used in submarine, ROV, offshore, or marine defense applications (preferred but considered for qualified candidates)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 30+ lbs, work in confined spaces, at heights, and across varying temperatures and on marine vessels.
• Visual acuity for reading schematics, gauges, and inspection criteria
• Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, flame-resistant clothing)