Millwright Mechanic 32.39

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Millwright Mechanic to join our team, providing critical mechanical support in a dynamic research lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide rigging for lifting equipment and material, including lifting straps, chain hoists, and come-alongs.
• Operate small power tools such as air wenches, drills, and grinders.
• Lay out and build complex tubing systems using flaring machines and tubing benders.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, and verify various types of valves, valve operators, and pressure regulators.
• Operate hydraulic systems and high-pressure gas systems including gas tubers, pressure reduction stations, pressure pumps, and seals.
• Assist in the installation and operation of intricate research test packages in various test facilities.
• Fabricate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical control test panels and special test equipment.
• Perform general maintenance on mechanical vacuum pumping equipment, diffusion pumps, cryo-pumps, steam ejector systems, and heat exchangers.
• Inspect and evaluate mechanical equipment and facility operating systems, making recommendations for maintenance and repair.
• Fabricate, install, and operate various hydraulic, vacuum, and pneumatic systems.

• At least 5 years of mechanical work experience (e.g., Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Machine Building, A&P Mechanic, Maintenance Technician).
• Ability to read and interpret multiple blueprints.
• Experience with various fabricating equipment (e.g., Mills, Lathes, Grinders, Drill Press).
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics (installation, troubleshooting, repair, build-ups).

• Experience in fabricating sheet metal, pipe fitting, pipe welding, pipe bending, and tube bending.
• Mechanical aptitude, mechanical maintenance, mechanical repair, and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in machine shop operations and R&D laboratory environments.
• Proficiency in inspection, repair, and hardware handling.

Enjoy the prestige of working for a NASA subcontractor, with opportunities to be hired directly by NASA. Benefit from working with cutting-edge technology and a highly educated team. The company offers excellent benefits, including 401k, tuition reimbursement, and onsite continuous training and education. Emphasis is placed on safety training, and you will receive $4.56 Health and Welfare Fringe while on contract.

Work Environment

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance, and Engineering (TFOME) team at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in aeronautics, space power, and propulsion test facilities. This position will be based at the facility in Sandusky, OH. You will work at the NASA Electric Aircraft Test Facility (NEAT) and/or the D-Site (Battery Testing Facility). During testing periods, you will spend about 60 of your time in the control room monitoring systems and 40 performing preventative maintenance on the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandusky, Ohio.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.