Mechanical Technician (2nd Shift)

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive technical support for automated equipment systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance, installation, evaluation of system performance, repair, calibration, modification, and programming/ reprogramming for various manufacturers and models of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and takes corrective actions to restore devices to fully operational levels.
• Evaluates corrective action alternatives for cost effectiveness, considering device repair history, device age and expected remaining lifetime, user needs, and parts availability; and recommends equipment replacement in lieu of repair.
• Evaluates systems and subsystems and determines which test and calibration equipment is required, evaluates compatibility between subsystems, and makes modifications to interconnections, as necessary, to increase reliability of the overall system.
• Captures and documents all maintenance activities.
• Coordinates and performs preventive maintenance and frequent inspections within the context of the preventive maintenance and periodic inspection program.
• Assists the Government in writing preventive maintenance procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, lock-out, tag-out (LOTO) requirements, and contract specifications required for system maintenance programs and demand repairs.
• Advises and consults with the supervisor on equipment matters pertaining to the selection, installation, or modification of equipment and evaluation of and solutions to unusual maintenance problems.
• Assists in installing and putting in operation control systems; and assists in basic computer and printer maintenance and day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repair of computer equipment.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience working on automatic systems, conveyor systems, or other production driven manufacturing systems.
• Extensive knowledge of theoretical and practical use of analog and digital electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, electromechanical devices, hydraulics, thermodynamics, optics, physics, and computer science.
• Skilled in improvising troubleshooting practices when needed, and exercise skill in interpreting electronic, electrical, and mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics of custom systems.
• Able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation.

Qualifications

• Valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.

Benefits

• 11 paid federal holidays per year.
• 56 hours of annual accrued Sick Leave (equivalent to 7 paid days off).
• Medical, health, dental, and life insurance bundle.

Pay

$34.83/hr.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 230pm-11pm.