Associate Mechanical Technician

University of Dayton -
Dayton, OH

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Laboratory project records management
Trigonometry
Inspection tools
Presentation software
Spreadsheets
Dimensional measurements
Measuring instruments
Laboratory techniques
Data verification
Algebra
Associate's degree
Hand tools

Full Job Description

Job No: 503590
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Advanced Composites - 250575
Pay Grade: T1/T2 - Non Exempt
Advertised: July 09, 2026
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Position Summary:

UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. This is a full-time benefit eligible position that offers health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, vacation time, sick leave, plus paid Holidays. Join the UDRI team and apply to our Associate Mechanical Technician opening!

Minimum Qualifications:

T1 Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an associate degree in a relevant field
Able to perform arithmetic calculations for the verification of machinery assemblies, stress & strain calculations, and validation of test data. Have a working understanding of basic algebra and trigonometry, and SI/US customary units.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and aerospace industry quality procedures while working safely in a laboratory environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to record test data, maintain laboratory supplies, and project records.
Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and produce quality work.
Willingness to learn new technical skills and work closely with senior staff and peers
Detail oriented and capable of completing multiple time-sensitive tasks concurrently.
Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on technical work.
Ability to lift and move materials or equipment up to 40 lbs.
Basic familiarity with hand tools and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
Strong interpersonal/teamwork skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

T2 Minimum Qualifications:
A T2 must meet all T1 minimum qualifications in addition to the qualifications listed below.

3 years of experience - formal mechanical training beyond high school can be substituted for two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Experience working with data acquisition systems and instrumentation. (Extensometry, Digital Image Correlation, Strain Gages, LVDT’s, deflectometers).
Experience in data reduction and analysis techniques.
Machine shop experience; basic tooling and jig design and fabrication.
Experience with ISO 9001:2015, 17025, or NADCAP quality system practices.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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