Jacobs · 1 day ago
Research Mechanic
20353-TFO21000 Brookpark Road
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$39.40/hr - $39.40/hr
2+ years expJacobs is seeking a Research Mechanic to join the Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering team at the NASA Glenn Research Center. The role involves providing engineering and technical services in aero/space propulsion and power test facilities, including various mechanical tasks and maintenance of test equipment.
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Responsibilities
May weld horizontally, overhead, and vertically using oxy-acetylene, AC-DC electric arc, M.I.G., and T.I.G. using a variety of material including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass, etc
May operate machine tools such as a drill press, power hacksaw, band saw, shears, pipe threaders, brakes, rollers, lathes, mills, and grinders
May operate small power tools including air wrenches, drills, grinders, etc
May lay out and build complex tubing systems using flaring machines and tubing benders
May disassemble, remove, repair, reassemble, and verify various types of valves, and pressure regulators. Must be familiar with an operating environment to ensure hardware materials are compatible with flow media properties including pressure and temperature
May operate hydraulic systems, high-pressure gas systems including gas tubers, pressure reduction stations, pressure pumps, and seals, etc
May work with and be required to have a basic understanding of environmental test chambers, mass spectrometer leak detectors, and vacuum systems
Assists in the installation and operation of intricate research test packages in various test facilities
May fabricate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical control test panels, and special test equipment
May operate, maintain, and calibrate leak detection systems
May perform general maintenance on mechanical vacuum pumping equipment, diffusion pumps, cryo-pumps, steam ejector systems, heat exchangers, and cryogenic systems
May perform inspection and evaluation of mechanical equipment and facility operating systems. Make recommendations related to maintenance and repair of same
May fabricate, install, and operate cryogenic systems including liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, or liquid helium
May develop or review designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend designs, specifications, and parts lists. (Examples of designs include detailed mechanical diagrams; hardware fittings or test equipment involving a variety of mechanisms; conventional piping systems; and building site layouts)
May conduct tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures, preparing and operating equipment, recording data, measuring and recording problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level, and analyzes data and prepares test reports
May apply methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects, constructing experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements; conducts tests or experiments and redesigns as necessary and recording and evaluating data and reports findings
Qualification
Required
Journeyman certificate in Research Laboratory Mechanic skills, or equivalent skill and experience in another mechanical trade such as maintenance mechanic, machine repair, etc., or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology plus at least two to four years of related experience
Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of research test facilities
Performs mechanical-related technical effort on test laboratory, facility and/or research hardware and mechanical systems
Assists in the preparation and operation of the laboratory test apparatus or test facilities
May operate facility overhead cranes, bucket trucks, man-lifts, forklifts, and portable cranes
May weld, operate large mechanical tools, may lay out and build complex tubing systems using flaring machines and tubing benders
Benefits
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short term disability insurance
11 Holiday days of paid time off
56 days paid sick and accrued PTO time
Parental leave
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
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Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
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