Skillbridge Program: Mechanical Technologist
Kairos PowerAlbuquerque, NM
Full Time
Posted October 6, 2026
$48k - $67k· Est.
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Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 7, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
As a Skillbridge Partner, Kairos Power has Skillbridge training program opportunities available for service members interested in a career as a Mechanical Technologist.
Key Responsibilities
- Assembles and installs process and auxiliary equipment into assigned facilities, using heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead hoists to support installation.
- Commissions, operates, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Performs acceptance testing following new equipment installation including hydrostatic, pneumatic, I/O checks, and electrical component calibrations checks.
- Supports day-to-day operations of the assigned facility including startup, monitor, and shutdown processes and auxiliary equipment.
- Monitors equipment performance by interpreting and trending process parameters. Takes corrective action to place malfunctioning equipment in a safe state.
- Performs minor preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to include filter replacements, equipment cleaning, and consumable replacements.
- Performs equipment troubleshooting as necessary.
- Perform Lockout-Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Assists engineering staff to execute the R&D test program.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- No prior experience required; experience working in mechanical or industrial environments preferred
- Must be actively part of Skillbridge via the U.S. DoW
- Experience using hand tools and power tools for mechanical applications is a plus
- Experience with Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) systems is a plus
- Regular day shift Monday through Friday
Benefits & Perks
- We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
- Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
- Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810
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