Mechanical Engineering Technician jobs in Yakima, WA

Primary Purpose of Position:

Fabrication of composite (carbon fiber and fiberglass) parts utilizing pre-preg materials through use of machinery, hand and power tools.

(Pre-preg is a dry material that is heat activated, no wet resins or toxic fumes that are usually associated with composite production)

Essential Functions: Performs at assigned work stations:
1. Cutting of raw material
2. Lamination of patterns through precise alignment and ironing together
3. Rolling tubing in a table roll process – basically applying plies of material to a metal tool and having these plies rolled around the tool with a power driven table.
4. Cello wrapping of tubing that has been rolled in the table roll process.
5. Loading and unloading of curing ovens and presses.
6. Removal of tubing from tooling.
7. Cleaning and preparation of tooling.
8. Finishing of parts including cutting, bonding, machining, cleaning and inspection.
9. Packaging and shipping of finished products.
10. Maintains a clean work area including minimal daily clean up.

Preferred Knowledge, Skill and, Ability to:

• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform hands on activities
• Demonstrates self-motivation and takes pride in their work.
• Ability to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole, decimals and fractions). Must score 34 out of 54 on a math literacy test administered by ICE
• Ability to interface with management, customers, production crew, work order originators and engineering staff to complete assignments
• Perform as dictated by order schedule and work to due dates
• Support implementation of continuous improvement

Job Type: Full-time, 4/10s schedule Monday-Thursday

ICE is a tobacco and drug free workplace. All employees are subject to pre-employment, random and reasonable belief testing throughout employment.

ICE does not hire tobacco users.

Applicants must meet ITAR regulations: an Authorized Permanent Resident or US Citizen.

ICE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ICE does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. Information provided on this application will not be used for any discriminatory purpose.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person