Target Maintenance Technician - Fort Hood, TX
Synertex•Fort Cavazos, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Target Maintenance Technicians keep range targetry - pop-up targets, target lifters, control cabling, and related mechanical/electrical systems - in working order so training can happen on schedule. This is a hands-on maintenance and light fabrication role, well suited to someone with basic mechanical, electrical, or carpentry skills who wants steady work with room to grow into more specialized maintenance or target systems roles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic mechanical, electrical, or carpentry aptitude (through school, hobby, prior work, or military experience).
- Comfortable working outdoors in varied terrain and weather.
- Ability to lift/carry maintenance equipment and materials (up to ~50 lbs).
- Ability to pass a standard background check and obtain installation access.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- No prior military or defense-contracting experience required - on-the-job training provided.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair target mechanisms, lifters, and target control devices on ranges before and after training use.
- Perform basic target fabrication (wood, metal) following standard target designs and painting specifications.
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance on range equipment, generators, and small engines.
- Assist with vegetation clearing and line-of-sight maintenance to keep targets visible from firing positions.
- Complete maintenance logs and report equipment deficiencies that require higher-level repair.
- Support range readiness checks ahead of scheduled unit training.
Benefits
- Stable, long-term work supporting an ongoing range operations and maintenance contract.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
