Mechanical Verification Technician

Giga Energy Inc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical trade certification bonus

Startup manufacturing experience bonus

Job summary

Giga Energy Inc. in Long Beach seeks a hands-on Mechanical Technician to bring complex energy systems from raw components to finished assemblies. You’ll own the quality and craftsmanship of every unit, directly affecting how quickly critical energy infrastructure goes online.

You will perform mechanical tests on switchboard products, fix quality issues, and rework as needed to ensure production excellence. Reading drawings and models, strict adherence to procedures, and occasional overtime are

Qualifications

• Strictly follows step-by-step procedures, especially around high voltage.
• Experience as a mechanic or electrical assembler in production.
• Able to read and interpret drawings and models for assembly and testing.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision; overtime may be required.
• Quality oriented and will not let defective products pass the station.
• HS diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical tests to switchboard products including checking torque, dimensions, and visual quality assurance.
• Identify and remedy any mechanical quality issues, not allowing defects to pass through the production process.
• Perform rework as needed to ensure the highest quality for production.
• Perform mechanical integration as needed.

Skills

Safety adherence

Mechanical testing

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Technician, you will be hands‑on at the heart of our operation — bringing complex energy systems to life from raw components to finished assemblies. This is not a role for someone who wants to watch from the sidelines. You will own the quality and craftsmanship of every unit you touch, directly impacting the speed at which we bring critical energy infrastructure online.

Where you'll work

This role will be based at our Long Beach facility as part of the production team.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical tests to switchboard products including checking torque, dimensions, and visual quality assurance

• Identify and remedy any mechanical quality issues, not allowing defects to pass through the production process

• Perform rework as needed to ensure the highest quality for production

• Perform mechanical integration as needed

Requirements

• Safety & Detail-Obsessed: You strictly follow exact step‑by‑step procedures. You never cut corners when handling high voltage.

• Experience as a mechanic, electrical assembler, or other hands on type of production role

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and models as part of assembly and testing

• You are self‑motivated, work exceptionally well without supervision, and are willing to put in occasional overtime to hit critical shipping deadlines.

• Quality oriented, yourefuse to let defective products pass your station.

• High school diploma or equivalent

Bonus points

• Technical trade certification or vocational training in a related field

• Prior experience in a high‑growth startup or fast‑paced manufacturing environment