Mechanic / Assembly Technician

Mechanics and Assembly Technicians needed to join our growing team. The Meyer Tool job shop creates one-of-a kind or short-run components so a mechanically inclined, ambitious candidate will gain lots of diverse experience.
Our positive, high energy, collaborative work environment with small, dedicated staff means we are in this together and each person makes a difference. You can too!

This position is a great career opportunity!
  • Competitive pay for experienced candidate!!
  • Great benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid holidays & vacation
  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related coursework
  • Non-union, ASME code certified, job shop
  • Full-Time position 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. M-F

Senior Assembly Test Technician job description:
  • Collaborate with customers, project engineers and shop leadership team to solve challenges unique to cryogenic, vacuum and pressure components.
  • Develop and implement assembly and test plans that ultimately ensure product quality.  
  • Lead, assemble and test components, troubleshoot processes, operate with mechanical aptitude.  
  • Critical thinking skills are required.  
  • Leak tight welded vessels are a core competence; Senior Technicians perform helium leak testing to 10 -10 std-cc/sec. 
 
Test:
  • Demonstrated ability to perform vacuum testing including Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing, Pneumatic Pressure Test and Hydrostatic Testing.
  • Perform Electrical Testing, High & Low voltage and other non-destructive testing (NDT).
 
Fabrication and Assembly:
  • Set up and troubleshoot assembly and fit up. 
  • Perform mechanical and electrical assembly and testing for various complex and unique components.
  • Solder mechanical components.
  • Expert in general assembly tasks including mechanical polishing, deburring, tapping, cleaning, grinding, stamping, pressure washing, precision cleaning, material handling and packaging.
  • Develop and document best practices.
 
Leadership:
  • Lead complex jobs through the department, interfacing with other shop areas.
  • Train others. Exhibit a willingness and ability to mentor less experienced employees in above skills.
  • Advise customers, the shop leadership team, & project engineers to develop best practices and plans. 
 Requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years technician experience with Leak Test competence required.
  • Education preferred: Associates degree or equivalent with advanced mathematics.  An Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree a plus.
  • Ability to read complex blueprints and have knowledge of GD&T.
  • Desire to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment in an Assembly/Test role.
  • Demonstrated mechanical, technical and electrical proficiency.
  • Ability to work from written and verbal instructions required.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop and twist, walk or stand continuously through an 8-hour shift and lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to fluently communicate, read and write in the English language.

Required Competencies
  • Strong communication skills for collaborative environment.
  • Ability to see the big picture, problem solve, and exhibit critical thinking skills.
  • Detail oriented and accurate in actions and record-keeping.
  • Strong initiative. Desire to learn.  Seek to grow professionally, improve knowledge base and company processes.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Solid problem-solving skills
  • Likes to be part of a team.  
  • Willingness to cross train.
  • Desire to train others. 
  • Willingness to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
  • High energy and initiative with ability to work either independently or as part of a team.


Our Company:
Founded in 1969 and located in Oak Lawn, IL, Meyer Tool fabricates unique, one-of-a-kind or short run projects that impact the world around us. We are a trusted supplier to the country’s top research universities, national laboratories, and leaders in cutting-edge technology industries.  We focus on employee development to help our team reach their full potential as we continue to build the impossible.