Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

Location: Blackman Twp, MI

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM, Monday–Friday (3rd Shift)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

The Mechanical Technician I tests product and maintains test machinery and equipment under the direction of test engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, and test equipment.
• Performs testing in accordance with test specifications, including test setup, test equipment adjustment, and sample and data storage.
• Drafts detail drawings or sketches as necessary for fabrication of equipment or setup components.
• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments.
• Sets up and conducts tests of hydraulic components to evaluate product performance toward support of customer requirements.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of test equipment operation, machine hydraulics, data acquisition, and inspection equipment.
• A high degree of mechanical aptitude.
• A broad knowledge of test machines and instruments.
• General knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Print reading and dimensional inspection capability.
• Effective use of current technology and the learning and application of new technology.
• Basic mathematics, graph reading, and calculations are required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PC-based control systems.
• Prior knowledge with measurement / data acquisition systems, instrumentation wiring, and documentation.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma.

Required Experience

• Minimum of two years equivalent experience, or 4 years of experience working in a technical / laboratory setting without a degree or certification.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a global power management company operating in more than 100 countries, with revenues of approximately $20.8 billion and a workforce of approximately 160,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1911, the organization develops intelligent power management technologies spanning electrical systems, aerospace components, vehicle powertrain solutions, and data center infrastructure — products embedded in the critical systems that keep modern society running. Teams here include electrical engineers, power systems specialists, aerospace technicians, software developers, supply chain professionals, and production technicians who collaborate across the company's many global divisions.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.