Mechanical Technician 4

Kforce has a client in Warren, MI that is seeking a Mechanical Technician 4 responsible for test property installation, fixturing, instrumentation installation and validation, teardown/removal of test equipment and vehicles for the various types of wind tunnel tests. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, part replacements, A/C servicing, and instrumentation setup.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for staging, movement, build, teardown, and validation of all wind tunnel vehicles
• Complete assignments according to work requests, on time, with high quality
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems with test vehicles and instrumentation
• Collaborate with others inside and outside the work group & work effectively in a team environment. Able to work in a diverse work environment
• Develop, produce and maintain departmental performance metrics
• Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards, supporting Lean Process implementation
• Create and maintain an environment that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential; Consistently model GM Behaviors in everything they do* Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field required
• 8-10 years of experience required; Open to less years of experience
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance
• A solid understanding of vehicle electrical systems is required, along with the ability to perform basic metal fabrication tasks as needed; Their testing systems to operate the tunnel can be complex for people that do not do well on computers - they will operate the tunnel manually in some situations
• Experience with data acquisition systems is a plus; This role requires working with multiple computer platforms to collect and analyze test data; training will be provided in this area