1689 - General Engineering Technician

Sigma Defense Systems LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA,

DFSA Plans

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching Cong

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 (Floating) Holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a General Engineering Technician to perform mechanical assembly and integration. The role involves hand/power tools use, heavy lifting, and working with grease, dust, and oil. Some travel may be required for repairs and testing at events and other locations.

Qualifications include 1–3 years of relevant experience, ability to lift 50–75 lbs, U.S. citizenship, and a High School Diploma; an Associate's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• Experience with fabrication, mechanical assembly or integration is advantageous.
• Must be able to lift 50–75 lbs and work with grease, dust, debris, and oil.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility for security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate mechanical structures and assemblies.
• Perform mechanical and electrical integration.
• Maintain and service equipment.
• Paint or coat parts as needed.
• Cut metal tubes or sheet metal and operate hand/power tools.
• Possibly work with 12V/24V systems depending on experience.

Skills

Fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Electrical integration

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy lifting

Willing to train

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a General Engineering Technician to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The hired candidate will be responsible for the manual labor involved with mechanical assembly and integration. The applicant should be willing and comfortable with hand/power tools and heavy lifting. As long as the applicant meets the majority of the requirements, we can train them for the other tasks. Travel may be expected for 1 - 2 weeks during the year to support repairs at events and testing at other locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Must be able to lift 50 - 75 lbs
• Must be able bodied
• Must be willing to work around grease, dust, debris, and oil
• Mechanical Assembly or Integration experience is preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Computer Programs/Software

• Microsoft Windows
• Word
• Excel
• Adobe

Personnel Clearance Level

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher
• Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)

• Fabrication of mechanical structures and assemblies
• Mechanical and Electrical integration
• General Maintenance
• Painting and/or coating processes
• Cutting metal tubes or sheet metal
• Operation of hand tools and power tools
• May be involved with 12v and 24v systems (depending on experience)
• Required to lift 50 - 75 lbs

Pay Range: $24 - $28 per hour.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary