Mechanical Technician

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech. US Citizenship Required.

• Operate crane equipment in accordance with client safety protocols and load-handling procedures

• Operate forklifts for material movement, assembly installation, component delivery, and waste removal

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, actuators, and associated piping

• Perform tube bending and fabrication for hydraulic/pneumatic circuits using appropriate tools and bending equipment

• Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test hydraulic hoses and assemblies (cutting, crimping, routing, pressure testing)

• Apply torque tools to achieve specified bolt tensions per engineering requirements

• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering blueprints, work orders, and maintenance manuals

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical assemblies and support equipment

• Ensure compliance with client safety, quality, and environmental standards (OSHA, LMPI, CUI handling as applicable)

• Apply general knowledge of O-ring types, seal materials, installation procedures, and sealing system diagnostics

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance, fabrication, or industrial assembly environment

• Crane experience: Proven operation and signaling of overhead/ gantry cranes; rigging and hoisting safety certification preferred

• Forklift experience: Current certification; practical experience in industrial material handling

• Hydraulic familiarity: Ability to read hydraulic schematics, diagnose leaks, replace components, and perform system flushes/fills

• Torque tools: Proficiency in using calibrated torque wrenches, impact drivers, and torque audit equipment; experience documenting torque values and compliance

• O-ring and seal knowledge: General understanding of O-rings, cross-section sizing, installation best practices, and failure troubleshooting

• Ability to travel for up to 3 weeks at a time in support of project/site requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tube bending: Hands-on experience bending hydraulic/pneumatic tubing.

• Hydraulic hose manufacturing: Experience with hose selection, cutting, crimping, assembly, and pressure testing.

• Familiarity with aerospace/defense manufacturing processes and quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)

• Undersea/underwater systems familiarity: Experience or exposure to mechanical/hydraulic systems used in submarine, ROV, offshore, or marine defense applications (preferred but considered for qualified candidates)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30+ lbs, work in confined spaces, at heights, and across varying temperatures and on marine vessels.

• Visual acuity for reading schematics, gauges, and inspection criteria

• Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, flame-resistant clothing)