Senior Mechanical Technician – Elevators & Test Fixtures

thyssenkrupp Elevator; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuous development

Work-life balance

Culture that moves people

Empowered work environment

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Elevator in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician III to support engineering and installation tasks for elevator systems. You will assist engineers, build test fixtures, and perform maintenance, testing, and assembly of components and subsystems.

This role requires hands-on fabrication, welding, and safe operation of shop equipment. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of relevant experience, OSHA 10, welding certification, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of elevator experience.
• Welding certification.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Requires lifting parts weighting up to 75 pounds.
• Comprehension of general mechanical engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Produce test fixtures.
• Lead a team of technicians.
• Assist engineers with performing test plans.
• Perform the installation, removal, service, repair, and modifications of elevator systems.
• Troubleshoot elevator systems.
• Troubleshoot test fixtures.
• Perform structural modifications to the hoist ways.
• Read requirements and specifications to fully understand the systems required for the components being used.
• Provide training for newer employees on products and processes.
• Operates with limited direction.
• Operate machine shop equipment.
• Operate CNC mill, lathe, and brake.
• Assemble prototype components.
• Perform Welding.
• Perform Shipping and Receiving duties.
• Works with others to create SOPs and create/implement safety protocols.
• Adherence to all company safety procedures and standards.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned with limited supervision.
• Successful Completion of elevator and safety training.

Skills

Team leadership

Welding

CNC milling

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety training

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 certification

Welding Certification

Forklift certification

2-4 years elevator experience

Tools

CNC mill

CNC lathe

Welding equipment

Job description

thyssenkrupp Elevator in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician III to support engineering and installation tasks for elevator systems. You will assist engineers, build test fixtures, and perform maintenance, testing, and assembly of components and subsystems.

This role requires hands-on fabrication, welding, and safe operation of shop equipment. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of relevant experience, OSHA 10, welding certification, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds.