What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Technician position at nLIGHT?
Compensation Range: $30.00 - $44.00/hour depending upon education, skills, and experience.
Are you ready to help build the next generation of National Defense High Energy Laser (HEL) technologies? HEL Weapon systems are not going to get into the hands of the warfighter, let alone on a shark, without a lot of hard work, assembly, integration and alignment, and most importantly: paying attention to the details and pride in the quality of your work. The cool part about working in this area is the multi-disciplinary nature. If you enjoy complex and challenging problems in multiple disciplines, then nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems is the right place for you. Located in Longmont, CO, we are developing rugged and compact HEL weapon system solutions that can operate and survive in challenging environments. We look forward to seeing your application.
All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.
Job Description: The Mechanical Technician will provide assembly, integration, and test in support of the development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage schedule and priorities with moderate daily direction to meet schedule objectives.
- Material handling to include receipt and inspection of components.
- Installation and integration of mechanical and electro-mechanical components (combination of COTS & custom mechanics).
- Operate hand and power tools to complete mechanical assemblies specified by prints, schematics, and BOMS.
- Thermal management systems assembly and test.
- Additional duties related to facility support (clean rooms, chillers).
- Work may be performed at 1851/1841 Lefthand Cir, 1301 Iowa Ave or Table Test Mtn Facility.
Required Experience / Capability:
- Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and at times stressful environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under stress. Requirements change frequently and rapid-turn solutions must be developed frequently.
- Competence in maintaining cleanliness standards and operation in a clean room environment.
- Comfortable working with wide range of basic shop equipment including the use of hand and power tools to complete mechanical assemblies specified by prints, schematics, and BOMS.
- Positive attitude, strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving and troubleshooting skills and a willingness to develop creative solutions to time- sensitive problems.
- Familiarity with safe operation of mechanical systems; operate with a safety first mindset.
Additional Desired Experience / Capability:
- Expertise and competence in working with high power laser systems.
- Electrical cables and components assembly and test.
Salary : $30 - $44
