Mechanical Technician

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Milford, MI. Summary: 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. Job Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field required
• 8-10 years of experience required
• Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field
• Strong knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
• 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 detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications