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Job Description
Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Work Location: Skip Technology Inc., 2113 SE 7th Ave. Portland OR 97214
Reports to: Design Engineer
Pay: 60-75k/year
Full-time, in-person
Skip Technology (Skip Tech) is a research and development lab designing next generation, industrial sized, community-scale, long duration, energy storage (LDES) systems.
We are seeking a skilled mechanical technician to assist our product development team. You will be updating service and repair records, maintaining our machinery to ensure optimal performance, and helping the team with product testing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting the mechanical engineer with perfecting product production and design.
Installing and performing diagnostic tests on mechanical systems.
Developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent equipment breakdowns.
Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing repairs.
Documenting processes and maintaining mechanical service records.
Monitoring the availability of parts and replenishing supplies.
Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
Training co-workers on the safe and efficient use of mechanical machinery and equipment.
Maintaining a tidy work environment and adhering to industry regulations.
Assist lab team with product assembly and testing.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Associates degree in mechanical engineering technology, or related field.
A minimum of two years' experience working with CNCs.
Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs.
Proficiency in mechanical design and diagnostic testing software.
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Great organizational and time management abilities.
Experience with additive manufacturing a plus.
Any work experience with corrosive chemicals a plus.
Familiarity with Python a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Able to wear OSHA required PPE
Ability to lift/move 50lb boxes
Stand for several hours on cement floor.
Climb stairs and ladders.
Other Requirements:
Must be comfortable handling acids (with appropriate PPE)
Comfortable with both Apple and Windows computers
Self-starting and able to work without direct oversite.
Skip Technology is a startup and so flexibility and willingness to take on miscellaneous tasks outside of your explicit job description is also required.
This job will evolve as the company grows.