General Shop Technician

• Perform general mechanical work including assembly installation maintenance troubleshooting and repair of mechanical components and equipment.
• Assist machinists and engineering personnel with fabrication modification assembly and repair of parts equipment and systems.
• Perform general carpentry tasks including measuring cutting drilling fastening assembling and modifying wooden structures and components.
• Operate common hand tools power tools and general shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with basic metal fabrication grinding drilling cutting sanding and finishing operations.
• Support the assembly and integration of mechanical systems prototypes and custom-engineered equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on shop equipment tools and machinery.
• Read and interpret basic technical drawings diagrams measurements and assembly instructions.
• Assist with material handling inventory organization equipment movement and shop setup.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe working environment.
• Identify mechanical issues and assist in developing practical solutions.
• Work collaboratively with machinists technicians engineers and other shop personnel to complete assigned projects.
• Perform additional general shop duties as required to support Mission Engineering

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous hands-on experience working in a machine shop mechanical repair facility fabrication shop maintenance environment construction trade or similar technical setting.
• General knowledge of mechanical systems tools equipment and shop practices.
• Practical experience using hand tools power tools measuring instruments and common shop equipment.
• Basic carpentry skills including measuring cutting assembling and installing materials.
• Ability to perform general mechanical assembly maintenance and repair tasks.
• Basic understanding of shop safety procedures and proper equipment operation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong mechanical aptitude problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and assist wherever needed within the shop.

• 2 years of experience in a machine shop fabrication shop mechanical maintenance or related hands-on trade.
• Experience working alongside machinists welders fabricators or mechanical engineers.
• Familiarity with drill presses band saws grinders sanders and other common machine shop equipment.
• Experience with basic metalworking fabrication or welding support.
• Experience assembling mechanical equipment fixtures prototypes or custom-built systems.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings blueprints and dimensional measurements.
• Previous experience in a defense contracting manufacturing engineering or military maintenance environment.
• Experience operating forklifts pallet jacks or other material-handling equipment.

• Ability to stand walk bend kneel and work in a shop environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance when appropriate.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools power tools and shop machinery.
• Ability to work in an environment where noise dust and other typical machine shop conditions may be present.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

We are looking for a hands-on mechanically capable individual who can wear multiple hats in a busy shop environment. The successful candidate does not need to be a master machinist or specialized engineer but should possess a solid foundation in mechanical work carpentry general fabrication and shop operations.

Someone who has worked as a mechanic maintenance technician fabrication assistant carpenter or experienced general shop hand and enjoys tackling different projects would be an excellent fit.