VLS Maintenance Technician I

Chenega Corp • Huntsville, AL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Venturi, LLC A Chenega Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Vertical Launch System (VLS) Maintenance Technician I on our Missile Defense Deployment and Sustainment Operations contract supporting the Missile Defense Agency. The VLS Maintenance Technician I plays a key role on the team of professional and safety-conscious Technicians who refurbish canisters for the US Navy fleet.

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
• Interim Secret clearance
• Must be able to provide and share knowledge and skills with other employees at any given time.
• Must be cost-effective and show great concern for the cost of materials and parts.
• Must show the highest level of dependability, punctuality, and dedication as an employee.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must have basic knowledge of how a HAZMAT program operates.
• Communication is necessary with the team and supervision.
• Must be efficient with using orbital sanders (DA).
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to conscientiously follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proper use of standard hand tools and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to maintain a driver’s license.
• Ability to lift boxes, packages, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds using proper equipment and lifting techniques.
• Physically fit with full use of arms, legs, and back.
• Ability to maintain required training and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Overhead crane experience is a plus.
• Welding: MIG, TIG, and ARC (certifications are beneficial)
• Fabrication
• Painting/respirator (qualification is beneficial)
• General mechanical repairs
• Experience in commercial and military type Material Handling Equipment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support quality, productivity, and process improvement initiatives always
• Adhere to a very high standard of housekeeping
• Complete painting tasks with conventional (either gravity or siphon) fed spray guns
• Read and apply appropriate paint formulas
• Prepping, priming, and masking for refinishing
• Operate forklift to move equipment
• Proper handling of company tools
• Apply imaging decals (stencils)
• Properly complete all work order documentation
• Execute the needed repairs without direct supervision and guidance while following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture
• opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world
• on-the-job learning experiences
• formal development programs
• well-being programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED