Instrument Mechanic

Overview

Install, repair, maintain, calibrate instruments and systems for military vehicles & optics.

Key Responsibilities

• repair
• maintenance
• diagnostics
• tool use
• documentation
• blueprint review

Tasks

-Work is generally conducted in a shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions. -Performs the full range of work involved in the repair, service, maintenance and overhaul of any or all types M1A1, M1A2 (SEP) / M2, M3 Bradley / M109A6 Howitzer / hull and turret LRU’s. -Uses technical manuals, bulletins and written directives in the performance of inspections. -Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments and automated systems, including troubleshooting issues and replacing defective parts. -Determines the nature and extent of repairs required, disassembles; examines parts and inspects for serviceability, replaces and orders parts as required. -Uses hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test equipment, and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications and adjustments. -Maintain records and documentation of repairs, calibrations, parts used, maintenance history and other related data. -Interprets technical diagrams, blueprints and manufacturer manuals to guide installation and repair work.

Requirements

• driver's license
• instrumentation
• diagnostics
• high school
• 3yr experience
• nvg certified

What You Bring

-Must possess and continuously maintain a current state driver's license. -Certification in instrumentation technology or related field. -Formal training in artillery and/or optic maintenance and repair at DS/GS level. -Strong mechanical, electrical, and/or electronics diagnostics skills. -Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules. -High School diploma or equivalent is required. -Three years’ experience in artillery and/or optical maintenance and repair. Equivalent to Army MOS 45K/41G/41C; 91F/94F/94E. -Good communication skills (verbal and written). -Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and OEM instructions. -Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting; and working with or in areas where a potential hazard could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents. -Performs the full range of work involved in the repair, service, test, maintenance and overhaul of any or all types of various Ground/Aviation Night Vision Devices. Certified to work as the ANVS-6 aviation goggles. -Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC. -Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices. -Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.

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Security Clearance

-must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results. -must be a us citizen and obtain/maintain a national agency check with inquiries (naci) to obtain a cac.