Mechanical Technician I

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental vision and 401(k) options.

The Mechanical Technician I will support engineering and machine build activities from initial procurement through final assembly. This hands-on role requires an individual who thrives in a technical shop and laboratory environment takes ownership of assigned tasks and can effectively manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude experience interpreting technical drawings and the ability to support assembly and equipment activities in a fast-paced environment.

• Obtain quotes from vendors for mechanical parts and components.
• Coordinate with purchasing teams to ensure purchase orders are issued accurately and on time.
• Track open purchase orders and communicate regularly with vendors regarding delivery schedules and specifications.
• Escalate delivery delays quality concerns or specification discrepancies as needed.
• Receive inspect and organize incoming materials and components while verifying accuracy against purchase orders and engineering drawings.

• Gather and stage parts hardware and materials for machine builds.
• Assist with mechanical assembly of equipment and subassemblies following engineering drawings and documented procedures.
• Read and interpret mechanical and assembly drawings to ensure accurate assembly and part identification.
• Utilize common hand tools and assembly techniques to support equipment builds.

• Support organization and management of laboratory spaces equipment and tools.
• Assist with inventory management and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Maintain clean organized and efficient work areas.
• Support general shop and lab operations as needed.

• Maintain accurate records related to procurement activities inventory and assembly operations.
• Communicate effectively with vendors purchasing teams engineers and internal stakeholders.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately and completely.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certificate or Associates Degree in a mechanical manufacturing or related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent experience (4 years) may be considered in lieu of an Associates Degree.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with mechanical hardware fasteners assembly tools and standard assembly practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on shop lab and assembly environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications including email and spreadsheets.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and perform basic low-voltage wiring.
• Experience creating mechanical part or assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software.
• Prior experience supporting vendor management procurement or supply chain activities.
• Experience supporting machine builds research labs or manufacturing operations.

• Position is primarily onsite with occasional remote work opportunities (less than 10%).
• Work is performed in office laboratory shop and assembly environments.
• Must be able to stand walk bend and move throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent use of hand tools and assembly equipment.

We need hard-working reliable employees who are committed to delivering high-quality work in a safe and collaborative environment.

Tekberry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by law.

Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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