What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Technician position at Radius Engineering, Inc.?
Radius Engineering is a high-tech, engineer-to-order firm, supplying R&D and manufacturing equipment to the worldwide aerospace composites industry. We offer a collaborative environment that welcomes individual expertise, enthusiasm, and effort. Awarded Top Workplaces in Utah by The Salt Lake Tribune (2021). Voted by DWS as one of the best places to work in Utah.
Job Summary:
Assemble, modify, test, troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair manufacturing machinery, process instrumentation, and control systems. This includes mechanical, pneumatic, fluid handling, and electrical systems. Prepare equipment for shipment. Position is full time with benefits.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a skilled mechanical technician/auto mechanic/avid mechanic.
- Ability and propensity to follow assembly instructions.
- Skilled with hand and power tools.
- Tool fabrication and CAD experience desirable.
- Able to lift/manipulate 40 pounds several times a week, stand for several hours, walk, reach, and climb around and on top of equipment.
- High level of safety practice and awareness.
- Basic computer fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and file management.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized, systematic, and able to keep an orderly/uncluttered assembly area.
- Demonstrate a good attitude, good team/interpersonal skills, and a desire for ongoing learning.
- Able to think and work independently, demonstrate attention to details, be reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
- CNC machining experience a plus.
- Experience using dimensional measuring equipment desired.
- US Citizenship or Green Card required.
- High school or GED required. Some college preferred.
Desired Experience:
- Experience building, wiring and installing machine controls, PLCs, motors, transformers and other electrical components.
- Familiarity with ladder diagramming.
About Radius Engineering, Inc.:
The future is composites—we’ve known this for decades. When Radius got started in 1986, other materials reigned supreme. But we saw the potential for strong, lightweight materials to radically transform a wide range of industries. Today, demand for composite aircraft engine structures alone is forecast to grow by 7% annually through 2018. We’re uniquely suited to help our customers meet that demand.Equipment & ServicesEngineering ServicesTooling Design and FabricationManufacturing Process DevelopmentRTM & SQRTM PressesCustom WorkcellsResin Injection SystemsTechnology Transfer and Customer Support