Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Technician (Contract)

Omega Research, Inc. (ORI) is an ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap accredited materials testing laboratory located in Decatur, Texas. Founded in 1983, ORI provides process control testing for aerospace plating and finishing operations and serves airframe, engine, and component manufacturers throughout the industry. ORI designs, builds, and maintains a significant portion of its own test equipment.

Job Summary

ORI is seeking an experienced Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Technician on an independent contractor basis to support equipment build projects and general facility maintenance at its Decatur laboratory. The contractor will assemble and wire mechanical and electrical test equipment from drawings and work instructions, perform repairs and preventive maintenance on laboratory and facility equipment, and complete general building maintenance as assigned. The position averages approximately 20 hours per week, varies with project demand, and reports to the General Manager.

ORI provides the scope of work, materials, and acceptance criteria for each assignment. The contractor is responsible for the means, methods, and scheduling of the work within the weekly hour allocation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Equipment Assembly

• Assemble bolted and welded steel structures from parts kits in accordance with ORI drawings, including fit-up, fastener torque, alignment, leveling, and anchoring

• Install and route low-voltage DC instrumentation, including sensors, signal and data cables, panel-mount displays, power supplies, and circular connectors

• Terminate, solder, and strain-relieve electrical connections to documented pin-outs and verify continuity and signal output with a multimeter prior to handoff

• Assemble small battery-powered electronic devices and enclosures from a bill of materials and schematic

• Install and leak-check compressed gas and pneumatic lines, regulators, and fittings

• Work from drawing packages, bills of materials, and written work instructions; record as-built deviations and maintain a build log for each assignment

• Turn over completed equipment to ORI personnel for verification. Calibration, operation, and release of test equipment into service are performed by ORI staff and are outside the scope of this position

Equipment Repair and Preventive Maintenance

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults on laboratory and facility equipment

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, filter and belt replacement, fastener inspection, and cleaning

• Identify replacement parts and consumables and submit purchase requests with part numbers and justification

• Coordinate with ORI personnel before performing any work on calibrated or in-service test equipment

Facility Maintenance

• Repair and adjust door hardware, closers, and weather-stripping; apply caulking and sealants as required

• Mount shelving, cabinets, signage, displays, and fixtures to drywall, block, and steel

• Perform minor electrical repairs (outlets, lighting, cord reels), basic plumbing repairs, and drywall and paint repair

• Assist with shop organization projects, including racks, labeling, and storage installations

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work is performed on-site in a laboratory and light industrial environment. The contractor must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work from ladders, stand for extended periods, and work on and around powered equipment and compressed gas systems. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required. A safety and facility access orientation and a confidentiality agreement must be completed before work begins.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, electro-mechanical assembly, fabrication, or a skilled trade

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and bills of materials

• Experience wiring, soldering, crimping, and terminating low-voltage DC circuits and troubleshooting with a multimeter

• Experience assembling bolted and welded steel structures using torque tools, levels, and layout tools

• Working knowledge of compressed gas and pneumatic systems

• General carpentry, drywall, plumbing, and repair skills

• Ability to maintain accurate written records of work performed

• Must furnish own standard hand and power tools and have reliable transportation

• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. Person as defined in 22 CFR 120.62). This position requires access to an ITAR-controlled facility. Sponsorship is not available

• Must be able to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environment

• Experience with low-voltage instrumentation, sensors, signal conditioning, and data cabling

• Electrical, HVAC, or similar trade license or certification

• Electronics assembly and soldering experience

• Basic welding or machining capability

Familiarity with ISO 17025 or AS9100 quality systems and equipment control requirements

Benefits

Compensation and Engagement Terms

This is an independent contractor engagement. The contractor is responsible for applicable taxes and insurance and is not eligible for ORI employee benefits.

• Hourly rate of $30.00 to $45.00 depending on experience and licensure

• Approximately 20 hours per week on average, varying with project load

• Hours are scheduled by the contractor within normal facility hours, Monday through Friday, in coordination with the General Manager

• Invoices are submitted bi-weekly with a log of hours and work completed; payment terms are net 15

• ORI provides all materials, parts, hardware, consumables, and specialty tooling required for each assignment; the contractor is expected to furnish standard hand and power tools only

• Ongoing engagement, terminable at any time by either party

Omega Research, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and engages contractors without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.