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 including HSA/FSA/DF

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company matching

160 Hours PTO

12 floating holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a General Engineering Technician for mechanical assembly and integration. The role involves manual labor with hand/power tools and lifting up to 75 lbs, with training available for other tasks.

Candidates may travel 1-2 weeks per year for repairs at events or testing at other locations; a Secret or higher clearance may be required or sponsorable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 - 75lbs.

Skills

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Word

Excel

Adobe

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 - 75lbs

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