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Senior Mechanical Technician

Targan

Targan

Raleigh, NC, USA
Posted on May 24, 2025

Position Summary:

The day-to-day tasks of the Mechanical Technician ll/Sr. Mechanical Technician include working with a variety of tools and machinery to make or repair parts, components, sub-assemblies, and complete systems. The ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal or written instructions, as well as diagrams, blueprints, and other technical documents is a critical part of the position. Technicians must have an aptitude for mechanics and an eye for detail. The Mechanical Technician ll/Sr. Tech ensures that all parts and products under their care are in proper working order and meet the quality standards of the company and industry.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Use tools to make or repair mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and systems
  • Install mechanical and electrical parts and hardware in housings or assemblies
  • Interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints, or other verbal or written instructions
  • Collaborate effectively with other team members to meet production goals
  • Keep a clean and organized workstation
  • Identify any defective items and handle them according to established procedures
  • Ability to use reason to solve problems as they arise

Skills & Qualifications:

  • High level of focus, precision, and an attention to detail
  • Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices
  • Must be able to work well in a team environment as well as independently with little supervision
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively
  • Ability to adhere to TARGAN and industry best practice safety requirements
  • Possess excellent communication skills
  • Must have good eyesight, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to differentiate between colors
  • Understanding of pneumatic components preferred
  • Understanding of electrical schematics preferred

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ experience as an Technician or similar role required
  • Strong mechanical and electrical machinery assembly and repair experience
  • High school diploma and related training preferred
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups and other employees of the organization.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret charts and graphs.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to solve problems involving known and unknown variables in existing and new situations.

Working Conditions: The employee is required to stand and/or sit while performing repetitive tasks for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Please Note: To 3rd Party Search Firms/Employment Agencies: All inquiries must be directed to careers@targan.com. Please do not call or email any TARGAN employee about current or future job openings. All resumes submitted by search firms or employment agencies to any employee at TARGAN via email, telephone, social media, or other means will be deemed to be the sole property of TARGAN unless the firm submitting the resume has previously entered into a written agreement with TARGAN regarding recruitment services and has been approved by Human Resources to work on an open position. TARGAN will not pay any fee or remuneration concerning candidates without complying with this requirement.