Position: Aircraft Mechanic

Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite)

Length: 6+ Months

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Aircraft Mechanic? Our client is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic to join the Production Design, Verification, & Validation group (GAD5). The Aircraft Mechanic will perform work requiring knowledge of electro-dynamic and electro-hydraulic vibration shakers, thermal chambers, vacuum chambers, centrifuges, high-speed cameras, magnetic field testing, motion control systems, and other environmental test equipment with limited or no supervision.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Follow standard operating procedures and test procedures for handling and testing of inertial equipment throughout the lab.
• Support shipping, receiving, tracking, moving, and inspection of guidance systems.
• Ensure proper documentation of all guidance logistics activities.
• Perform data collection utilizing portable vibration controls, data acquisition systems, and digital recorders per the SOP with limited or no supervision.
• Maintain test logs and record data during test operations of the test cell.
• Perform preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Escort personnel and contractors, as required.
• Assist in the repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Maintain the laboratories organization and cleanliness.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a two-year technical school with at least 5 years of applicable experience.
• Ability to configure and operate Unholtz-Dickie Apex vibration controllers and Precision Filters products with the assistance of technical personnel.
• Ability to configure and operate Acutronic controller products with the assistance of technical personnel.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude for torque wrenches and other installation tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on team operated test equipment.
• Ability to complete tasks on schedule with minimal supervision.
• Ability to carefully documents their own work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of vibration, shock, acoustic, pressure, linear and angular acceleration, and thermal theory is a plus.
• Key certifications to support the facility operations (i.e., Facility Casualty certified, Crane certified, and ESD certified).
• Due to the nature of the work, an active Secret government security clearance is required.
• Candidates must be a United States Citizen as the laboratory is a cleared facility.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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• Work as our full-time employee with full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, PTO, etc.) - OR - work as a W2 hourly contractor at a higher pay rate if you don't need the benefit package.

Come see why DPC has achieved:

• 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company (< 1000 employees) to be voted in the national Top 10 ‘Employee’s Choice - Best Places to Work’ by Glassdoor.
• Voted ‘Best Staffing Firm to Temp For’ seven times by Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a ‘Best Company to Work For’ by Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine.

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