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HX5, LLC · 17 hours ago

Research Mechanic

Brook Park, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

HX5, LLC is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. They are currently seeking a Research Mechanic III to support the operations of research test facilities at NASA Glenn Research Center, focusing on maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing mechanical systems and equipment. The role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance to enhance facility uptime and reliability.

ConsultingGovernmentInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Repair machinery or mechanical equipment, including examining machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose the source of trouble, dismantling or partly dismantling machines, and performing repairs that primarily involve the use of hand tools for scraping and fitting parts

Replace broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock, order the production of replacement parts from a machine shop, or send the machine to a machine shop for major repairs

Prepare written specifications for major repairs or for the production of parts ordered from machine shops, reassemble machines, and make all necessary adjustments for proper operation

Qualification

Journeyman Level MechanicMechanical RepairResearch Test FacilitiesPreventative MaintenanceTeam PlayerInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management

Required

Completion of a 4-year State approved apprenticeship program with a Journeyman's certificate highly desired or have equivalent vocational school training with sufficient combined work experience and skills

Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience as a Journeyman Level Mechanic such as a maintenance mechanic, machine repair technician

Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation

Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, man-lifts, cab cranes, suspended platforms or cages, etc

Must be able to work while bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, or in a prone position for extended time periods

Must be able to work in closely confined spaces

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, sometimes up and down stairways, where lifting devices and hoists are not available

Must be able to push and pulls heavy objects

Ability to use hearing and vision protection and respiratory equipment

Ability to distinguish eight-color panel display

Preferred

Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of research test facilities and associated equipment

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from engineering or supervision

Ability to use own judgment and decisions to allow continuity of work flow

Must be self-motivated and a 'Team Player' with good interpersonal and communication skills

Must be able to organize time and assignments to properly prioritize efforts for maximum effectiveness

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Company

HX5, LLC

HX5, LLC has specialized in providing professional support services to meet the needs of Federal Government organizations since its incorporation in 2004.

Founded in 2004

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees