Contract Technician - Manufacturing & Assembly

Perform MIG and TIG welding on carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum to print and to spec

Fabricate sheet metal and structural components — layout, cutting, forming, drilling, grinding, and finishing

Assemble mechanical parts and subassemblies from drawings, BOMs, and work instructions

Build electrical control boxes: panel layout, wire routing and termination, harness assembly, labeling, and continuity checks

Troubleshoot, service, and maintain shop and process equipment including vacuum pumps, chillers, compressors, and related systems

Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) to verify work

Document build steps, record deviations, and feed issues back to engineering

Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements

3+ years of hands-on technician, fabrication, or manufacturing experience

Demonstrated welding skill (MIG and/or TIG) with the ability to pass a weld test

Metal fabrication experience — comfortable with shears, brakes, saws, grinders, and drill presses

Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Experience wiring low-voltage control panels and terminating conductors cleanly

Practical troubleshooting experience on rotating or pressure equipment (pumps, compressors, chillers, HVAC, or similar)

Able to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop environment

Legally authorized to work in the United States

AWS welding certification (D1.1, D17.1, or equivalent)

Experience in energy, aerospace, industrial equipment, or a similar low-volume/high-mix build environment

Familiarity with vacuum systems, thermal systems, or high-temperature components

Machining experience (lathe, mill) or CNC exposure

Experience with prototype or first-article builds where instructions are still being written

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Forklift or aerial lift certification

Bilingual English/Spanish