Mechanical Technician

Kforce has a client in Milford, MI that is seeking a Mechanical Technician 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:

* Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors

* Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops

* Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign

* Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing

* Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections

* Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction

* Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills

* Set up and conduct 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
* Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field required

* 5-7 years of experience required

* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability

* Team player and detail oriented

* Basic leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback

* Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations

* Ability to perform details calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications

* Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology

* Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field