CRAFT ASSISTANT - CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Division Maintenance Operations

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a skilled technician to assemble, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment and test fixtures to aid in national security efforts. You may receive an extra $500 in your first paycheck (taxes apply).

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, reading blueprints, and traveling to remote test sites, with duties spanning carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical tasks. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years general maintenance work experience.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools and safety.
• Plumbing experience.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and receiving of equipment and materials and assist with facility maintenance.
• Read blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting, and power requirements for various types of equipment.
• Drive company truck and use trailers.
• Assist with the install, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and test equipment set up.
• Carry out various tasks that involve carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical maintenance.
• Carry out various task such as moving furniture, painting, carpentry, and plumbing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Hand tools & safety

Plumbing experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are:

Join an independent R&D company as a skilled technician to assemble, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment and test fixtures to aid in national security efforts. By joining our team, you will receive an additional 500.00 in your first paycheck (minus applicable taxes).

Objectives of this Role:

• Troubleshoot existing electrical equipment
• Work independently and in team environments
• Assist the support staff with daily tasking and project work
• Travel as needed to remote test sites

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Ordering and receiving of equipment and materials and assist with facility maintenance
• Read blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting, and power requirements for various types of equipment
• Drive company truck and use trailers
• Assist with the install, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and test equipment set up
• Carry out various tasks that involve carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical maintenance
• Carry out various task such as moving furniture, painting, carpentry, and plumbing

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years: General maintenance work experience
• Basic familiarity with hand tools and safety
• Plumbing experience
• A valid/clear driver's license is required

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations:

San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Applied Power home page.

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.