Mechanical Technician

Actalent; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Warren, MI is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support vehicle testing in a lab environment. The role involves planning, setting up, and executing structural tests on vehicles, subsystems, and components using advanced test rigs and fixtures.

Ideal candidates have a hands-on mechanical aptitude, experience with hand and fabrication tools, and strong problem-solving skills. This is a contract role based onsite in Warren, MI.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on ability for lab work.
• Proficiency with hand tools, fabrication tools, and testing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and run vehicle, subsystem, and component tests in the Body and Chassis labs.
• Build and operate complex test setups including multiaxis rigs, chambers, and fixtures.
• Ensure high-quality data for development, regulatory, and warranty investigations.
• Support and, when trained, lead regulatory test execution to certified procedures.
• Assist with and lead tests for durability, development, and problem solving.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Fabrication tools

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Mechanical Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to support various forms of vehicle testing in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• The Technician is responsible for planning, setting up, and executing vehicle, subsystem, and componentlevel structural tests in the Body and Chassis labs.

• This role builds and operates complex test setups (including multiaxis rigs, chambers, and custom fixtures), ensures highquality data for development, regulatory, and PRTS/warranty investigations, and drives innovation in fixtures and test methods that support GMs safety, quality, and cost objectives.

• Build, set up, and run full vehicle, subsystem, and component structural tests using SDL rigs (multi axis shakers, 4DOF/6DOF rigs, static/dynamic tools, chambers, solar room, etc.).

• Execute durability, development, and problem solving tests to support VDDV, valuations, plants, and suppliers (e.g., closures, anchorage, power closures, chassis, wiper systems, mastic and seal evaluations).

• Support and, when trained, lead regulatory test execution to certified procedures and standard work.

Essential Skills

• HS Diploma required, Associate's Degree preferred.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Proficiency with hand tools, fabrication tools, and (preferred) test equipment.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Work Environment

This role is ideal for candidates with strong hands-on electrical and mechanical aptitude who enjoy working in a fast-paced automotive development and testing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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