VLS Maintenance Technician I

Venturi•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Venturi, LLC, a Chenega company, is hiring a Vertical Launch System (VLS) Maintenance Technician I to support its Missile Defense Deployment and Sustainment Operations contract for the Missile Defense Agency. The technician will work with a professional, safety-conscious team refurbishing canisters for the U.S. Navy fleet. The position involves painting and refinishing work, equipment handling, repairs, and completion of work-order documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures. The role is based at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and requires the ability to travel 20–30% to CONUS and OCONUS locations, as well as work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
0 to 1 year of experience sanding, priming, painting, and stenciling damaged automotive body parts or other steel body parts.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain it.
Interim Secret clearance.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Basic knowledge of how a HAZMAT program operates.
Ability to share knowledge and skills with other employees.
Cost-consciousness regarding materials and parts.
Dependability, punctuality, and dedication.
Ability to communicate with the team and supervision.
Efficiency using orbital sanders (DA).
Mechanical aptitude and ability to conscientiously follow written and verbal instructions.
Proper use of standard hand tools and material-handling equipment.
Ability to maintain required training and certifications.
Ability to travel 20–30% to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to lift boxes, packages, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds using proper equipment and lifting techniques.
Physical fitness with full use of arms, legs, and back.

Nice To Haves

Overhead crane experience.
Welding experience in MIG, TIG, and ARC; certifications are beneficial.
Fabrication experience.
Painting and respirator qualifications; qualification is beneficial.
General mechanical repair experience.
Experience with commercial and military-type material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Support quality, productivity, and process-improvement initiatives.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
Complete painting tasks using conventional gravity- or siphon-fed spray guns.
Read and apply appropriate paint formulas.
Prepare, prime, and mask items for refinishing.
Operate a forklift to move equipment.
Handle company tools properly.
Apply imaging decals and stencils.
Complete all work-order documentation properly.
Perform needed repairs without direct supervision or guidance while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Perform other duties as assigned.