Mechanical Engineering Technician - Hollywood, MD

Responsibilities

• Execute fabrication, machining, and assembly tasks that range in complexity within a production environment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine technical requirements.
• Provide input to senior technicians and engineers for manufacturing and design improvements where applicable.
• Assist with the design and development of various prototype electrical and mechanical systems.
• Build various small production batch structures and assemblies.
• Work with a high level of technical accuracy.
• Proficiently operate and maintain shop tools and equipment.
• Perform basic fabrication tasks with metal materials using CNC and manual tools such as shears, saws, drills, routers, and mills.
• Travel both CONUS and OCONUS to setup and break-down the mobile mission ground support equipment system as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years machining and fabrication experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required
• Electrical and electronic systems knowledge is a plus
• Experience working with sheet metal, structural steel, stainless, and aluminum
• MIG and/or TIG welding experience required, formal certifications a plus
• CNC machining and programming experience required
• Automotive or heavy truck maintenance experience a plus
• Ability to work within a small, focused team addressing multiple simultaneous tasks
• Ability to travel domestic and international is a plus