Position Summary
The Lead Mechanical Technician’s primary role is to support project development by completing mechanical and hydraulic system assembly work as required in support of various OTECH projects.
The Mechanical Technician will perform assembly, integration, factory testing, field installation, and testing / debugging of mechanical / hydraulic equipment and systems.
Project support primarily occurs at OTECH’s Hanover MD location, but at times may require travel to field locations in the US and possibly abroad.
Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL
- Mechanical Fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Hydraulic Fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Operate hand and power tools.
- Hydraulic tube bending and hydraulic hose fabrication.
- Operate fork truck, overhead crane, and rigging.
- The Lead MT may serve as a mentor to Entry Level MTs and is expected to be able to serve as the primary Mechanical Technician on whatever project they are assigned to.
- The Lead MT will have advanced technical experience and is expected to perform the full range of expected MT tasks autonomously.
- Assist as directed by Assembly Supervisor or project-specific Senior MT.
- Some travel may be required.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical associate degree or tech trade school preferred.
- Minimum of two years of formal training.
- Three to seven years of progressively responsible, on-scene experience fabricating, assembling, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing hydraulic / mechanical systems, and small valve maintenance, including high pressure air / liquid power and control equipment (pumps, valves, etc.).
- Able to interpret mechanical and hydraulic schematics / drawings.
- Skilled in the use of hydraulic test sets, flow / pressure meters, and non-destructive testing.
- Proficient in the use of common hand and power-driven tools including drills, grinders, drill presses, cut saws, etc.
- Proficient in hydraulic tube bending, hydraulic system operation / repair / maintenance and troubleshooting. Some formal hydraulic system training preferred.
- Proficient in the use of hydraulic test equipment.
- Fork-lift, overhead crane, and rigging experience.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work with minimum supervision under a variety of conditions.
- A current valid U.S. passport is required.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain security clearance.
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