Mechanical Assembly Technician – AL Position Available In Madison, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: Job Summary: Mechanical Assembly Technician position in Huntsville, AL, offers a 6-month contract with possible extension. The role involves precision assembly of rocket engine components, root cause analysis, and diagnostic work. Candidates need 4-6 years of valve or turbomachinery assembly experience, ability to interpret engineering drawings, and strong communication skills. The pay is $46.20-$53.13 per hour for full-time, temporary work with flexible schedules and physical requirements.
Job Description
Mechanical Assembly Technician•
AL 3.8 3.8
out of 5 stars Huntsville, AL 35806
Title:
Technician III Location:
1100 Explorer Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL
- 35806
Duration:
06 Months (possible extension)
Shift & Pay Details:
A Shift
- 5 AM
- 3:30 PM, Mon
- Thu B Shift
- 3 PM
- 1:30 AM, Mon
- Thu C Shift
- 5 AM
- 5:30 PM, Fri
- Sun D Shift
- 5 PM
- 5:30 AM, Fri
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Sun Pre-Screen Questions:
What mechanical background do you have? Do you have experience with quality control processes? What kind of experience do you have with precision measuring equipment like Micrometers and Slide Calipers?
Duties:
Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, avionics, test. Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work; hydraulic testing for valve actuation. Nitrogen and Helium leak testing; preparation for environmental testing; hydro proof structural testing of components. Detailed component inspection to tolerances of 0.0001in. Creating and maintaining strict cleanliness requirements (liquid/gaseous oxygen compatibility). Support the design, procurement, installation, and integration of custom manufacturing and test equipment. Help maintain inventory of tooling and equipment; safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations. Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight. Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule. Support DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build and test. Support the development of manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing processes: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration, and refurbishment. Identify non-conformances and escapes, support and deploy corrective actions.
Qualifications:
4 to 6 years of direct valve, turbomachinery, or engine assembly experience. Mastery of precision and tight tolerance assembly; strong ability to interpret engineering drawings. Extensive experience reading and understanding specification and detailed work instructions. Proven experience and successful track record developing new processes. Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Physical Requirements:
Climb ladders and stairs; lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations. Work schedule may vary and depend on hardware and testing. Remain flexible by working overtime and weekends (when necessary). Able and willing to travel for the first 6-12 months for training.
Job Details & Requirements Section:
Engine assembly; working with team lead, mechanical heavy, blueprint reading, knowing how to troubleshoot; must be flexible with hours. Flight line aviation, mill workers (oil rigs), automotive crossover, turbo pumps, diesel mechanics; as long as they have experience reading blueprints, written instructions. Windchill, CAD models, strong Quality (regimented production); leak check material experience. Attention to detail, fast learner. Ability to integrate in a team; eagerness to work.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:
$46.20
- $53.
13 per hour
Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Every weekend Extended hours Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekends as needed Weekends only Ability to
Commute:
Huntsville, AL 35806 (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person