**Job Title: Millwright Mechanic** **Job Description** Join our team as a Research Lab Mechanic where you will have the opportunity to work with advanced mechanical systems and equipment. You will utilize your expertise in operating facility machinery and perform intricate welding and fabrication tasks. **Responsibilities** + Operate facility overhead cranes, bucket trucks, man-lifts, forklifts, and portable cranes. + Provide rigging for lifting equipment and materials using lifting straps, chain hoists, and come-alongs. + Weld using various methods and materials including oxy-acetylene, AC-DC electric arc, M.I.G., and T.I.G. + Operate large mechanical tools such as drill presses, power hacksaws, band saws, shears, and grinders. + Lay out and build complex tubing systems with flaring machines and tubing benders. + Disassemble, repair, reassemble, and verify various types of valves, valve operators, and pressure regulators. + Operate hydraulic systems and high-pressure gas systems, including gas tubers and pressure reduction stations. + Work with environmental test chambers, mass spectrometer leak detectors, and vacuum systems. + Assist in the installation and operation of research test packages in various test facilities. + Fabricate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical control test panels and special test equipment. + Perform general maintenance on mechanical vacuum pumping equipment and cryogenic systems. + Inspect and evaluate mechanical equipment and facility operating systems, making maintenance recommendations. **Essential Skills** + At least 5 years of mechanical work experience in roles such as Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Machine Building, A&P Mechanic, or Maintenance Technician. + Ability to read and interpret multiple blueprints. + Experience with various fabricating equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses. + Proficiency in working with hydraulics and pneumatics including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and build-ups. + Possession of a journeyman's card, OJT hours logged, or relevant associates or military education/training. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in fabrication, sheet metal work, pipe fitting, welding inspection, and mechanical troubleshooting. + Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hydraulic systems. **Why Work Here?** Working here offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team supporting NASA's advanced research and development projects. Employees benefit from extensive career growth opportunities, including potential direct hire by NASA, and enjoy comprehensive health, retirement, and educational benefits. Our company values work-life balance, offering paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive work environment. **Work Environment** The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance, and Engineering (TFOME) team at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in aeronautics, space power, and propulsion test facilities. Openings are available in the Propulsion Systems Lab and Wind Tunnel. This role involves working with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative environment. **Job Type & Location** This position is based out of Cleveland, Ohio. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.83 - $32.39/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.