Mechanical Technician

JT4•Dugway, UT

10d

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). The company develops and maintains integrated test and training environments for the nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews. The Mechanical Technician analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains ground support equipment, parts, accessories, and systems. The role performs mechanical and hydraulic maintenance, repairs equipment, documents maintenance actions, and complies with applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements. Work is typical of an office environment but includes equipment maintenance, occasional outdoor duties, exposure to natural weather and grease or oil, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. The position may require travel, shifts, weekend work, and duty days exceeding eight hours. The employee must work independently with minimal supervision and operate only equipment for which they have been trained or certified.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited two-year technical mechanical institution or equivalent, or at least one to eight years of job-related experience.
Capable of operating heavy equipment.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
U.S. citizenship is required for work supporting the Federal Government contract.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to work duty days exceeding eight hours and perform shift and weekend work as needed.
Able to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and general activities such as standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions using electronic, digital, and hand tools to diagnose defects.
Dismantle and examine parts for damage or excessive wear.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance and repair on heavy equipment, parts, accessories, systems, mechanical and hydraulic components, bearings, and motors.
Repair, adjust, or replace defective engines and subassemblies.
Repair corrosion, weld broken parts and structural components, and apply paint or other protective coatings and finishes to equipment.
Reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Realign equipment and retorque it to required specifications.
Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
Maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions.
Maintain external fuel and grounding systems.
Dispose of hazardous material and waste in accordance with applicable state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.