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Giga Energy

Mechanical Technician, Switchboards

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What they do

A Switchboard or Telephone Operator works for a telephone company or system to operate telephone system equipment to route incoming calls, direct internal calls, or assist customers with placing calls. Assists with connecting long distance or collect calls, or provides customers with assistance in finding a phone number or an address. May also answer customer calls at a company or organization or work for an agency that handles and routes emergency calls.

$42,770 / year median in California

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

What you'll do As a Mechanical Technician, you will be hands-on at the heart of our operation — bringing complex energy systems to life from raw components to finished assemblies. This is not a role for someone who wants to watch from the sidelines. You will own the quality and craftsmanship of every unit you touch, directly impacting the speed at which we bring critical energy infrastructure online. Where you'll work This role will be based at our Long Beach facility as part of the production team. Responsibilities Perform mechanical tests to switchboard products including checking torque, dimensions, and visual quality assurance Identify and remedy any mechanical quality issues, not allowing defects to pass through the production process Perform rework as needed to ensure the highest quality for production Perform mechanical integration as needed
Requirements Safety & Detail-Obsessed:
You strictly follow exact step-by-step procedures. You never cut corners when handling high voltage. Experience as a mechanic, electrical assembler, or other hands on type of production role Ability to read and interpret drawings and models as part of assembly and testing You are self-motivated, work exceptionally well without supervision, and are willing to put in occasional overtime to hit critical shipping deadlines. Quality oriented, you refuse to let defective products pass your station. High school diploma or equivalent Bonus points Technical trade certification or vocational training in a related field Prior experience in a high-growth startup or fast-paced manufacturing environment Benefits Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup 401(k) with 4% employer match Parental leave Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA or HSA Commuter benefits Monthly team onsites where all offices come in-person to collaborate
Pay:
$20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person