Job Information
Applied Research Associates, Inc. Staff Field Technician 2 in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
Description
The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for an individual to support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at Applied Moriarty Range (AMR), located just east of Moriarty, NM; additional work locations include at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. The candidate will support fabrication of structures and test articles, which includes welding/cutting, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations, surveying, plumbing, mechanics, and pneumatics. Must work well in a team environment and provide innovative feedback and problem solving to teams of engineers and technicians.
The successful candidate should have a background in general construction/metal fabrication with hands on experience in various machining equipment such as lathes, milling machines bandsaws, heavy equipment operations (loaders, forklifts), hand tools, power tools and welding. Duties will include fabrication of test articles, test site preparation, test conduct and data collection, general clean up, general test support setup.
Essential Functions:
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
US citizenship is required
Pretest and posttest survey documentation
Problem solving and communication skills
Maintain an equipment inventory
Ability to certify in the respirator-Fit test program
Ability to read blueprints and engineered drawings
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers/coworkers
Lift at least 50lbs
Ability to pull/back trailer
Ability to watch and follow hand signals
Ability to see a task through to completion
Willingness to learn new skills and abilities
Experience and Skills Required:
Critical thinking and the ability to employ best solution practices
Ability to work well with a team
Minimum of 5 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
Operation of heavy equipment
Machining capabilities (ability to learn)
Welding (ability to learn and obtain certification)
Carpentry skills/metal fabrication/mechanical skills
Concrete placing and finishing skills
Desired Skills:
50T Crane operation (ability to obtain certification)
Survey experience
OSHA training
CDL
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Experience
Required
- 5 years: Relevant work experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)