Mechanical Technician I

Belcan Corporation; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,432 - 57,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Jackson, MI is seeking a Mechanical Technician I for a 12-month assignment. You will test and maintain test machinery under direction of test engineering, ensuring specifications are met and data is properly recorded.

The role requires a high school diploma and hands-on mechanical aptitude, with experience in test equipment, hydraulics, and data acquisition. Immediate start date and competitive pay apply, with benefits described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum two years' experience or four years in a technical/lab setting.
• Knowledge of test equipment operation, hydraulics, data acquisition, and inspection.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Print reading and dimensional inspection skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project instructions and blueprints to determine test specs.
• Perform testing per specifications and manage test setup, data storage.
• Draft drawings or sketches for fabrication of equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical components for industrial equipment.
• Set up and conduct hydraulic component tests to evaluate performance.

Skills

Test equipment operation

Machine hydraulics

Data acquisition

Inspection equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Print reading

Mathematics

Lift 30 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PC-based control systems

Measurement / data acquisition systems

Instrumentation wiring

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician I

Location: Jackson, MI

Zip Code: 49202

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $24/hr.

Keyword's: #Jacksonjobs; #MechanicalTechnicianjobs;

Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $24/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description

Tests product and maintains test machinery and equipment under direction of test engineering by performing the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment.
• Performs testing in accordance with test specifications, including test setup, test equipment adjustment and sample and data storage
• Drafts detail drawing or sketch as necessary for fabrication of equipment or setup components.
• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments.
• Sets up and conducts tests of hydraulic components to evaluate product performance toward support of customer requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of two years equivalent experience or 4 year experience working in a technical / laboratory setting without degree or certification

Position Criteria

• Knowledge of test equipment operation, machine hydraulics, data acquisition and inspection equipment.
• A high degree of mechanical aptitude.
• A broad knowledge of test machines and instruments.
• General knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Print reading and dimensional inspection capability.
• Effective use of current technology and the learning and application of new technology.
• Basic mathematics, graph reading and calculations are required.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PC-based control systems.
• Prior knowledge with measurement / data acquisition systems, instrumentation wiring and documentation.

As an ITAR facility, this position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.