Staff Field Technician 2

ARA Career • Kirtland AFB, NM

5d • 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 operations, and surveying. The technician also fabricates test articles and provides general cleanup and test setup support. The position involves working outdoors and traveling 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to employ best-solution practices.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• At least 3 years of experience in general construction or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Metal fabrication capabilities.
• Welding ability, with the ability to become certified.
• Carpentry skills.
• Concrete placement and finishing skills.
• Ability to read provided design drawings.
• Ability to wear a respirator and pass fit testing for air-purifying half-face and full-face respirators.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support field testing with engineering and scientific staff.
• Fabricate structures and test articles using skills such as welding, carpentry, machining, and concrete placement.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform surveying as needed.
• Provide general cleanup and test setup support.
• Maintain an equipment inventory.
• Read and work from provided design drawings.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and technicians, offering feedback and problem-solving support.

What This Job Offers

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