Mechanical Shop Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Description
Aerolab is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Mechanical Shop Technician position. The position is full-time. The candidate will be a member of a team responsible for installing, servicing and maintaining wind tunnels all over the world. Candidate will travel to various job sites, domestic and international, to install and commission educational & research wind tunnels for customers around the world.

Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate is expected to perform the following routine functions:
·         Collaborate with engineers and general contractors to install and service wind tunnels 
·         Travel to customer sites to install and commission research wind tunnels
·         Provide technical support to customers on how to operate the wind tunnels
·         Coordinate with the company’s mechanical engineers for structural analysis and FEA when required
·         Have the ability to work with various groups of people with a broad level of technical skills

Required Skills
·         Strong knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication
·         Basic knowledge of design for CNC machining
·         Experience in design of machinery components and systems would be a plus
·         Familiarity with motion control systems is strongly preferred
·         Experience in computer aided drafting techniques and standard engineering practices
·         Familiarity with engineering terminology
·         Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and Word Processing software
·         Good time management skills, high work ethics
·         Positive contributor to team participation
·         Focused, methodical with good analytical skills
·         Familiarity with machine shop practices and associated equipment is a plus
·         Ability to handle multiple activities to meet target dates
·         Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
·         Good communication skills and ability to work in teams

Location and Travel
·         The position is based at Aerolab’s main facility in Jessup MD
·         Travel is expected up to 50% of the time; may occassionally include international travel