R D Technical Associate Hi-Tek Professionals - 4.3 Centennial, CO Job Details Contract Up to $45 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Fabrication Teamwork High school diploma or GED Assembly Bolts for fastening Attention to detail Fastening Hydraulics Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented R D Technical Associate to join our dynamic research and development team. In this role, you will play a vital part in advancing scientific innovation by supporting laboratory experiments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining rigorous quality control. Your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced research environment, helping to drive progress from concept to implementation. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization dedicated to scientific excellence. What You'll Do

• Fabricate, assemble, and inspect prototype turbine components across systems — structures, rotating hardware, fuel systems, instrumentation.
• Build and operate test rigs; set up instrumentation and run data acquisition on a 42 MW machine.
• Fabricate and assemble high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic fluid systems, including tubing, fittings, and leak verification.
• Work directly with engineers to translate CAD into hardware — and push back when something won't build correctly.
• Troubleshoot anomalies during build and test, document findings, and drive toward root cause.

Pay:

Up to $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

hands-on fabrication / testing: 2 years (Required) pneumatic or hydraulic systems: 1 year (Required) fastener standars: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Centennial, CO 80112 (Required)

Work Location:

In person