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Element U.S. Space & Defense · 1 month ago

Mechanical Technician III

Santa Clarita, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense. The Mechanical Technician III will perform tests and measurement tasks within the Mechanical department, ensuring accurate data processing and maintaining lab equipment.

Defense & Space

Responsibilities

Test Setup - Read specifications from technical documents (Test Standards, Customer SOWs, and Test Plans/Procedures), identify/prepare test equipment

Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, document all pertinent data

Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data. Finalize data and send to the Program Manager

Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown - Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, organizing supplies

Other - Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical testingHydraulics systemsData processingTechnical certificationAC/DC circuitsClient interactionTroubleshootingMS Office skills

Required

Limited supervision; can perform recurring work independently

Able to complete advanced technical and mechanical procedures; able to perform assignments that are not standardized or prescribed

Regular interaction with clients

Able to troubleshoot and rework complex tests

Advanced interpretation and analysis of test results; regularly called upon to provide input on test results

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical & mechanical principles, comprehensive knowledge of all potential aspects of safety; basic understanding of AC/DC circuits

Able to use all standard and complex Mechanical equipment; able to use standard and complex hydraulics-based systems; able to accurately capture necessary data; basic MS Office skills

HS Diploma or GED. Technical Certification, AA or AS degree preferred

5+ Years of experience

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus