TECHNICIAN A - 1ST SHIFT

Valcor Engineering Corporation; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Valcor Engineering Corporation is seeking a hands‑on Technician in New Jersey to assemble, test, and verify advanced fluid‑control components used in Aerospace, Nuclear, and related sectors.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, performing high‑pressure and electrical tests, and maintaining clean‑room practices. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of tech or mechanical maintenance experience and are comfortable with precision measurement tools and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and procedures.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑pressure fluid, gas, and cryogenic testing.
• Proficiency with electrical testing and diagnostic tools.
• Experience in clean-room environments and with precision assembly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test mechanical/electro‑mechanical fluid‑control devices per procedures.
• Operate and help develop high‑pressure test systems and calibration stands.
• Conduct electrical testing and verification using diagnostic tools.
• Work in clean rooms and perform particulate analysis with data collection.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware using systematic diagnostics.
• Use oscilloscopes and other equipment to support testing and analysis.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area; lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical testing

High‑pressure testing

Blueprint reading

Diagnostic tools

Clean‑room procedures

Calibration

Measurement tools

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational/Associate degree in Engineering Tech

Tools

Torque wrenches

Height gauges

Calipers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Technician

A Technician performs the assembly, testing, and verification of advanced fluid‑control components for Aerospace, Nuclear and other applications. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technician who thrives in a precision manufacturing environment and enjoys working with complex electro‑mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and performance testing of mechanical and/or electro‑mechanical fluid‑control devices in accordance with engineering procedures, blueprints, and schematics.
• Operate, maintain, and help develop high‑pressure test systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, and calibration‑fluid test stands and pumps.
• Conduct electrical testing and verification using a variety of electronic diagnostic tools.
• Work within controlled clean‑room environments and conduct particulate analysis with accurate data collection.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and validate hardware using systematic diagnostic methods.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment to support testing and analysis.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Lift and move equipment or components up to 50 lbs as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of technical or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience using various hand and measurement tools including but not limited to torque wrenches, height gauges, and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical procedures.
• Proven experience assembling and testing electro‑mechanical hardware.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑pressure fluid, gas, and cryogenic testing.
• Proficiency in electrical testing, including dielectric and insulation‑resistance testing.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience working in clean‑room environments.
• Manufacturing or machining experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair hardware using diagnostic tools.

Education

• Minimum: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Vocational school graduate, Associate Degree or Certificate in Engineering Technology

Additional Considerations

• Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to mentor junior technicians.

All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well‑being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-m monetary recognition awards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.