Associate Degree Jobs in Inkster, MI (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Mechanical Technician 4

Job Description

The Mechanical Technician 4 plays a key role in modifying, testing, and repairing machinery, equipment, and vehicles in close collaboration with engineering staff. This position supports the design, validation, and optimization of industrial machinery and automotive service procedures, ensuring that equipment and vehicles are built, maintained, and serviced in line with precise technical specifications. The role combines hands-on mechanical work, detailed time studies, and thorough documentation to improve service manuals and repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve detailed drawings and sketches to support drafting completion and to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet, or wood shops.
• Approve project instructions and blueprints to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, and the nature of technical problems such as redesign requirements.
• Approve project instructions and specifications to identify, modify, and plan fabrication, assembly, and testing requirements.
• Communicate changes in design, manufacturing methods, assembly processes, and drafting techniques and procedures to staff, and approve necessary corrections.
• Review and approve tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing them with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
• Supervise tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to evaluate proposals for improving equipment performance.
• Analyze test results against design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet required specifications.
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery, equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Work on all aspects of vehicles, including disassembly and reassembly, with a focus on optimizing processes and improving service procedures.
• Validate service procedures directly on vehicles to ensure they can be performed as written in service manuals.
• Identify and correct errors in service procedures, and propose optimizations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and clarity.
• Conduct detailed time studies for removal and installation processes to measure and optimize the duration of repair and maintenance tasks.
• Document validations and time studies comprehensively, ensuring clear, accurate, and usable technical documentation.
• Follow trackers and documentation for a wide range of service procedures across multiple vehicle systems.
• Communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to leadership and engineering teams as needed.
• Collaborate with mechanical service development engineers and service integration engineers to validate and refine repair procedures and service manuals.
• Undertake special assignments related to service procedure validation, process optimization, and mechanical testing as requested.

Essential Skills

• 8–10 years of experience in mechanical or engineering technology roles involving machinery, equipment, and component testing and modification.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant automotive servicing experience, including maintenance and repair on vehicles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform maintenance and repair on cars, including diagnostics, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to make accurate sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations related to mechanical components and assemblies.
• Ability to perform detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology in mechanical and automotive contexts.
• Experience using computer applications and design software related to the engineering field.
• Proficiency in conducting detailed time studies to measure and analyze the duration of repair and maintenance tasks.
• Skill in validating and optimizing service procedures to ensure they are accurate, efficient, and executable as written.
• Competence in technical documentation, including clear and comprehensive recording of procedures, time studies, and validations.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in testing, time studies, and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies and develop process improvements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to document procedures and communicate findings and project status to leadership and engineering teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player while maintaining a detail-oriented and focused approach.
• Leadership and mentoring skills sufficient to provide support and constructive performance feedback when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or a related field required.
• Associate’s degree in automotive technology or similar field, or equivalent trade school education, is highly beneficial.
• High school diploma or GED combined with relevant trade school training in automotive or mechanical disciplines.
• At least two valid ASE certifications (A1–A8), demonstrating specialized knowledge in automotive repair.
• Creativity in devising and assembling new or modified mechanical components and solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and automotive systems to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
• Mechanical technician with exposure to industrial machinery, consumer products, or measuring instruments.
• Ability to validate repair procedures for a broad range of vehicle systems and ensure they align with written service manuals.
• Comfort working with trackers and structured documentation to manage multiple procedures and validation tasks.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a blend of hands-on technical work and collaboration with experienced engineering teams, allowing you to directly influence the quality and efficiency of service procedures and mechanical systems. You will work in an environment that values precision, continuous improvement, and well-documented processes, providing room to apply your expertise, contribute ideas, and develop your skills further. The team structure supports focused, independent work while still offering interaction with knowledgeable technicians and engineers, fostering both professional growth and a strong sense of contribution to high-quality service standards.

Work Environment

The role is based in a facility where you will primarily work in a focused, heads-down manner on vehicles and mechanical systems, while occasionally collaborating with a team of approximately nine technicians. You will interact regularly with mechanical service development engineers, who author service manuals, and service integration engineers who support the implementation and validation of procedures. The environment involves hands-on work with vehicles, mechanical components, and test equipment, as well as use of computer applications and engineering design software for documentation and analysis. Work is performed on-site, with direct access to vehicles and shop resources needed for disassembly, reassembly, testing, and time studies. Collaboration is professional and technically oriented, with an emphasis on accuracy, safety, and adherence to documented procedures.

This is a Contract position based out of Clawson, MI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Clawson,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.