Mechanical Technician III
13 days ago
Jamestown
Job Description Job Title: Mechanical Technician III Job Summary: Conduct performance and reliability testing on engines, components, and installations in test cells. Additional Details: • 6-month position with possibility of extension, • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; voluntary overtime available, • Conduct performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls, • Diagnose engine, component, system, control, and test cell problems and initiate resolution, • Operate data acquisition systems; review, document, and maintain data and electronic files, • Perform rig, engine, and component builds, tear down, and inspections, • Inspect and measure components, • Fabricate necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings; drill and tap material as necessary, • Install engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs, • Execute test plans assigned by Engineering and Lab staff, • Utilize mechanic tools and measuring equipment, including dial indicators, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with 5 years working on gasoline or diesel engines, • OR graduate of automotive or diesel trade school, • OR Associates degree in mechanical engineering technology, • Gasoline or Diesel Engine experience (top priority), • Strong problem-solving skills, • Light fabrication work (drilling, tapping, welding), • Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools, • Thorough understanding of engine components and systems