Mechanical Technician-Fabricator (REQ 336)

Job Overview

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) seeks a mechanical technician-fabricator to support prototype and product fabrication. Relevant experience required includes recent successful training graduates (associate’s degree or technical school) with 5+ years preferred. Key responsibilities include mechanical part fabrication, measurement, assembly, rigging, lifting, and documentation.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Mechanical part fabrication from engineering drawings
• Measurement of raw material dimensions and verification of finished product dimensions
• Assembly of custom and/or commercial components per assembly drawings or engineering instructions
• Work in an orderly fashion by planning work, obtaining necessary tools, and keeping immediate work area clean and organized
• Rigging, lifting, moving, and stowing equipment using overhead cranes, straps/slings, winches, forklift, jacks, and other equipment
• Operation of mechanical test facilities such as pressure, tension, bending, compression with instruction provided
• Fabrication of custom wood shipping containers and painting of parts and/or assemblies
• Absorb and assist welding and fabrication operation with material preparation and finishing
• Document actions by completing fabrication or assembly documents and associated maintenance logs
• Unpacking, inspection, documentation, and storage of received materials
• Responsible for organization and maintenance of mechanical equipment and assist in shop area maintenance

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strict adherence to process, careful attention to detail, and accountability for the quality and timeliness of work
• Ability to properly use measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, gages and other suitable measurement equipment
• Operate basic hand, electric, and pneumatic tools such as drills, band saws, cutters, grinders, impact wrenches, torque wrenches etc.
• Ability to follow and complete written procedures with step-by-step verification, verified and signed off as complete
• Good hand/eye coordination is necessary to perform the job safely
• Basic computer skills for email communication, printing, and scanning
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Experience with welding, lifting equipment, vertical milling machines, lathes and multi-meters viewed favorably
• Candidates from the AUTOMOTIVE and MOTORCYCLE mechanic trades are encouraged to apply as the skills translate well to this position

Company Information

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Please note, obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment which typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, gender, marital status, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.