Electronics Industrial Controls Mechanic

TACOM • Anniston Army Depot, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics Industrial Controls Mechanic works at Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama. The depot is the largest employer in Calhoun County, with approximately 4,000 employees.

The mechanic troubleshoots and services complex industrial electronic control systems and components to resolve maintenance issues, reduce operational downtime, and maintain equipment reliability. The position provides technical expertise on automated systems to support engineering and other personnel, ensures hazardous materials are handled in accordance with safety guidelines, and reviews contractor work on system equipment to provide feedback to management.

The work requires light to moderate physical effort, including frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of items weighing 40–60 pounds, as well as extended sitting and frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Work is generally indoors in moderately heated buildings, with occasional outdoor work and exposure to weather. Work areas may have concrete floors and noise from machinery, and hazards may include cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, electrical shock, and exposure to hazardous materials or waste. Protective clothing and equipment are required as appropriate.

Requirements

• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s work without more than normal supervision; there is no specific length of training or experience required.
• Meet the minimum qualification screen-out element by demonstrating the ability to perform common electronic system repair and fault-diagnosis tasks under normal supervision.
• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ingenuity in electronics, including the ability to suggest and apply new methods.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related work.
• Knowledge of electronics theory and electronic equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to use electronic test equipment.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
• Obtain and maintain a forklift operator license for equipment with a lifting capacity of less than 10,000 pounds.
• Possess NCCER certification or equivalent certification or qualifications.
• Obtain and maintain a Qualified Electrical Workers Certification.
• Meet the position’s physical requirements, including lifting up to 40 pounds in regular duties and frequent handling of items weighing 40–60 pounds.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Complete pre-employment screening and submit to random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex electronic control systems to identify and resolve maintenance issues and minimize depot downtime.
• Service industrial electronic control systems and components to maintain equipment reliability and prevent failures.
• Provide technical expertise on automated systems to support engineering and assist other personnel with system modifications and operations.
• Handle hazardous materials according to safety guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Review contractors’ performance on system equipment and provide feedback to management.
• Perform common electronic system repair, fault diagnosis, machine repair, and preventative maintenance tasks.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed