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About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of the special tools and equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role and any related medical examination requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance, a government-issued Common Access Card (CAC), facility credentials or authorization, and applicable base-access and contract-security requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization at this work location.
• Must clear a preliminary Government security background check before employment begins.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other associated programs.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods while performing repetitive tasks and to work independently with minimal to no supervision.
• Four years of recent experience and proficiency in GTAW on aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel at 1–6G/F; GMAW on steel at 1–6G/F; SMAW on steel at 1–6G/F; and oxyfuel brazing.
• Demonstrated ability to perform field-level and limited sustainment maintenance actions on various Ground Support Equipment systems and subsystems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, shop drawings, and schematics.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Nice To Haves

• Some metalworking experience, such as operating a metal shear, brake, pipe-bending equipment, and various cutting tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance repairs on a variety of equipment.
• Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement.
• Time-management and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of analog machinery such as a lathe, drill press, milling machine, and shears.
• Current GTAW, SMAW, brazing, and GMAW certifications.
• Knowledge of process steps for locally manufacturing items from a sample.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard cutting and welding operations for repair work and new fabrication involving carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized pipe, plate, and structural shapes.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
• Design, weld, heat-treat, fabricate, and machine precision tools, components, and assemblies for related Ground Support Equipment (GSE), as needed.
• Advise on metal machining, welding, and design; manufacture or modify special precision tools, gauges, dies, and fixtures to support welding or other shops.
• Perform field-level and limited sustainment maintenance actions on Ground Support Equipment systems and subsystems.
• Follow Amentum safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements; complete applicable training and safety responsibilities and communicate safety issues.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off: 5.54 hours biweekly
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Pet insurance