Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

SAIC is currently seeking an Engineering Technician in Middletown, RI. The candidate will work to support the maintenance and operation of an advanced Naval Test Facility and torpedo hardware. The Propulsion Test Facility (PTF) specializes in the test and characterization of torpedo mechanical systems including propulsion, combustion, and fluid pump and control systems. The primary work focus will involve the maintenance, setup, breakdown, and repair of mechanical test equipment and facility infrastructure including fluid and gas handling, industrial equipment, and complex test and automation systems.

Job Duties :

• Responsible for the checkout and visual inspection of pumps, valves, eyewash stations, and lockout / tagout.
• Usage of facility cranes.
• Fabrication of test fixtures through the use of light metalworking.
• Performing maintenance tasks and helping to develop maintenance procedures.
• Assembling and installing equipment.
• Creating, building, modifying and repairing prototype test systems and fixtures.
• Facility and system upkeep and organization.

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