Mechanical Technician 4

STS Technical Services is hiring a Mechanical Technician 4 in Clawson, Michigan. This role supports engineering teams in modifying, testing, and repairing machinery and equipment used in industrial and manufacturing environments. If you enjoy hands on work, problem solving, and keeping essential systems running, you will fit in well here.

The main function of a mechanical technician is to modify, test and repair machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. A mechanical technician helps engineers design, test, and manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products and other equipment.

• Review and approve detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
  
• Approve project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
  
• Approve project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
  
• Communicate changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures to staff and approve corrections.
  
• Review and approve tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
  
• Supervise tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
  
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
  
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
  

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
  
• Team player and detail oriented.
  
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
  
• Strong ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
  
• Strong ability to perform details calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications.
  
• Strong knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
  
• Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field.
  

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field preferred.
  
• 3 to 5 years experience required.
  

STS Technical Services is a top tier staffing company that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. We help great people build rewarding careers and we take pride in supporting the teams who keep the world moving.

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