Mechanical Technician 3/4
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Mechanical Technician 3/4's for a contract opportunity in Redondo Beach, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
o Minimum 4 years of experience performing technician responsibilities.
o Experience with one or more of the following: Blueprints, Technical Drawings, Diagrams, Instructions, or Schematics.
o Experience with hydraulic systems and/or structural/mechanical testing of flight or development hardware.
o Candidate must be willing to support any shift when required.
o Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Structural Test Department is seeking a Mechanical Technician (Level 3/4) with strong hydraulic and mechanical skill sets to support assembly, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic cylinders/actuators and the execution of structural load and pressure testing on complex flight and development hardware. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter able to work independently or in small teams using blueprints, diagrams, written procedures, and verbal direction to perform test setup and operations. Must be able to demonstrate machine operations as well as mechanical maintenance and repair. The ideal candidate has experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Typical duties include:
o Assemble, plumb, and operate hydraulic power units (HPUs), manifolds, accumulators, and servo/proportional valve systems.
o Install, align, bleed, and maintain hydraulic cylinders/actuators; select, route, and secure hydraulic hoses; assemble and torque fittings (e.g., NPT, JIC, ORFS, AN).
o Set up and operate structural test equipment including load frames, reaction structures, and test fixtures; build/install custom fixturing and restraints as required.
o Instrument test articles with strain gages, load cells, LVDTs, and pressure/flow transducers; perform basic wiring, shunt checks, and troubleshooting.
o Configure and run closed-loop force/displacement control on structural test systems; set setpoints, ramp rates, and high/low safety limits per procedures.
o Monitor and record loads, displacements, and hydraulic parameters using gauges and digital instrumentation; execute proof, hydrostatic, and pressure/decay style tests per work instructions.
o Perform tube/line work (cutting, bending, flaring) and general mechanical assembly, support contamination control, filtration, and fluid cleanliness practices.
o Conduct leak checks and correct leaks; perform mechanical repair and basic metal fabrication.
o Operate cranes, forklifts, and other lift equipment; rig and move large test articles safely.
o Utilize computers and software for test control and data acquisition; document test setup, operations, and results using Microsoft Office.
o Apply safe work practices for high-pressure hydraulics and test operations (PPE, barriers, LOTO); follow procedures and required safety controls.
o Basic electrical skills (DC/resistance measurements for instrumentation and troubleshooting).
o Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed.
o Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
o Work in high bays, test labs, and cleanroom environments as required.
o Candidate must be willing to support any shift when required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Active DoD Secret Clearance.
o Experience with servo-hydraulic structural test systems and controllers and data acquisition systems (including LabVIEW).
o Experience installing strain gages and supporting calibration of load/pressure instrumentation.
o Experience working in a clean room facility and handling flight hardware.
o Experience with mechanical repair and metal fabrication.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED required.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
4/10 workweek. Must be able to work any shift. Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed.
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Rate: Up to $87.50 DOE
Duration: 15 months
Input Date: 09/09/2026
Attention: Thomas Stritch
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: tstritch@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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