Field Engineer 3rd Shift

$102,000 - $138,000/Yr

NES Associates - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a market leader and technology innovator, is seeking talented professionals to deliver maintenance support solutions to our customers. GDIT is seeking a Field Technician II to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to join an expanding team that will continue to develop/expand a system that supports an existing government customer. We work closely with our customer to ensure that their production equipment is running efficiently as they expand their own offerings to a growing list of other government organizations. The Field Technician will provide onsite support to the onsite customer operations staff and the remote GDIT team to support multiple production related machines. The Field Technician will work with the onsite team to support any mechanical or electrical needs. Due to the nature of the work, the Field Technician will not be able to work remotely and must be onsite in Washington, DC. Travel may be required for training purposes.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs electronic, mechanical, and/or other types of components and equipment.
• Researches, evaluates, and develops solutions to problems.
• Performs maintenance of different types of equipment and infrastructure.
• Supports multiple motion control systems, automated inspection systems, automated mailing systems, Class IV lasers, and other production equipment.
• Collaborates with other team members to install new equipment or implement modifications requested by the customer/client.
• Tests equipment and systems to evaluate whether they meet compliance standards.
• Reports findings and provides solutions for any issues that may halt progression.
• Conducts thorough follow-up assessments and checkups of equipment and make recommendations where applicable.
• Assists with all preventative maintenance and maintain any required documentation.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience supporting computer controlled electro-mechanical machinery.
• Experience with letter printing and envelope stuffing (mailers).
• Experience working with optical systems (lasers) is a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills including configuring and troubleshooting.
• Good team player with effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Familiarity with using MS Office.
• Must be a US citizen and able to successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation.

Nice-to-haves

• An Associates of Arts/Associates of Science degree is desired.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.