Mechanical Technician 3

Description

Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

SUMMARY: Assist other technicians or engineers with design, fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting test and assembly equipment based on engineering specifications.  Perform testing of product and qualification of fixtures for use in production.  Assist with prototype and low volume pre-production builds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Interpret mechanical drawings and specifications to create parts and assemble custom test and manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during the assembly process and modify designs to overcome.
• Provide design feedback to engineers prior to the fabrication of custom equipment.
• Validate and qualify proper mechanical operation of assembled equipment before delivery to test or manufacturing engineers.
• Follow test instructions and perform product related reliability testing and provide written reports on findings.
• Assist engineers with prototype builds by setting up production lines, assembling product, and providing feedback.
• May also be responsible for ordering components, creating bills of materials, ordering materials and tooling, and keeping the fabrication areas clean and organized.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties when required that are outside of normal job duties.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associates degree or 3 years of experience in a technical field related to mechanical fabrication or assembly.
• Minimum 3 years of additional experience in technician or related field of work.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform hands-on tasks such as part fabrication and assembly.
• Perform product testing.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, and mechanical theory.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Operate a computer and use word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
• Use hand tools, machine shop equipment, and basic test equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Machining experience with a manual mill, manual lathe, drill press, and other basic shop equipment.
• Experience with CNC operated machines such as mills or routers.
• Direct experience with fabrication of plastic and metal parts.
• Direct experience with building mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate CAD software such as SolidWorks and Creo.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronics goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.

Salary : $20 - $25