Mechanical Assembly Technician

Overview
Calnetix is an engineering and manufacturing company located in Southern California, committed to making a positive contribution to society and the environment by changing the way the world harvests and utilizes energy. We are focused on developing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced energy solutions for commercial applications throughout the world and for mission-critical applications for the United States Government and its Prime Contractors. Calnetix thrives on innovation and meeting new challenges. In partnership with OEMs, we utilize innovative, proprietary high-speed electric motor-generator technologies to develop next-generation, power-dense and energy-efficient products that reduce energy consumption, harmful emissions and enhance energy security.

We are seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician who will assemble high speed motor, generator and turbo machinery equipment including performing sub assembly and full system level testing, in accordance with applicable drawings, schematics and specifications.

Note: This is a contract to hire position

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and test of motor/generator components and subassemblies
• Assembly requires knowledge and use of metrology tools including height gauges, calipers, micrometers) and capability of calculating stack-up tolerancing of subassemblies
• Use of tooling for advanced machine assembly including hoists, cranes, fixtures
• Perform electrical checks including resistance, inductance, hi-pot using appropriate meters.
• Perform functional tests of motor and capturing pertinent information and recording information in build worksheet (Excel)
• Interface with engineering or manufacturing teams regarding design and build issues
• Give feedback on design and processing to support continuous improvement

Experience

• 3 years’ experience as a technician in production environment or equivalent education/experience
• Ability to produce assemblies following routers, work instructions, and blueprints
• Ability to conduct in-process checks of assemblies
• Ability to use appropriate equipment to perform in-process tests (i.e., digital multi-meters, inductance meters, hi-pot meters)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word
• Ability to conduct basic verification/troubleshooting of own work
• Understanding of basic theory behind motor/generator, power electronics and magnetic bearing component assembly and operation a plus
• Soldering Certification a plus

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with magnetic assemblies? If so, please elaborate.
• Do you have prior experience as a machine operator (automated/semi-automated) – example lathes, mills, winding machines, etc.)? If so, please elaborate (equipment type, years’ experience, both setup and operate?, etc.,)
• Can you explain a product you’ve built and the steps it took to build it.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25