Staff Field Technician 2

ARA • Kirtland AFB, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Support field testing alongside engineering and scientific staff at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. The role supports fabrication of structures and test articles, including welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placement, heavy equipment operation, and surveying. The technician will work with teams of engineers and technicians, providing innovative feedback and problem solving. Duties include fabricating test articles, general cleanup, and general test-support setup.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Minimum of 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Metal fabrication capabilities.
• Welding skills and ability to become certified.
• Carpentry skills.
• Concrete placement and finishing skills.
• Ability to wear a respirator and pass fit testing for air-purifying half-face and full-face respirators.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Survey experience.
• OSHA training.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Support field testing with engineering and scientific staff at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range.
• Support fabrication of structures and test articles, including welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placement, heavy equipment operation, and surveying.
• Fabricate test articles.
• Perform general cleanup and general test-support setup.
• Maintain an equipment inventory.
• Read provided design drawings.
• Travel 25% of the time.

What This Job Offers

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