Defense Ground Vehicle Mechanic: Retrofit & Diagnostics

Ststechnicaljobs; South Bend (IN); Hybride; USD 48 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

STS Technical Services is seeking a Ground Vehicle Mechanic in South Bend, Indiana to diagnose and repair defense light wheeled vehicles in a production and retrofit environment. The role collaborates with Production, Quality, Engineering and Materials teams to resolve issues and ensure units meet specifications.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience, can read technical drawings and service documentation, and are comfortable supporting vehicle

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical systems on defense vehicles.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and repair defense light wheeled vehicles
• Modify and retrofit vehicles in a production environment
• Install mechanical vehicle components
• Install electrical vehicle components
• Install structural vehicle components
• Remove and rework vehicle components as required
• Support production line operations
• Troubleshoot vehicle build issues
• Resolve production defects to help maintain workflow
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Materials teams
• Support timely completion of retrofit activities
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Follow work instructions and service manuals
• Identify recurring vehicle or production issues
• Escalate issues when required
• Support process improvement and corrective action activities
• Follow established safety standards
• Maintain required quality standards
• Assist with vehicle validation and inspection
• Support testing of retrofitted vehicles before release
• Maintain accurate repair and modification documentation
• Document parts usage and completed work

Connaissances

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical reading

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

STS Technical Services is hiring a Ground Vehicle Mechanic in South Bend, Indiana.

This role supports production and retrofit operations by diagnosing, repairing, modifying and upgrading defense light wheeled vehicles in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience, can work from technical drawings and service documentation, and is comfortable supporting vehicle rework, retrofit and production activities.

Position Overview

The Ground Vehicle Mechanic will diagnose and repair defense light wheeled vehicles while supporting modification, retrofit and production work.

This position works closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Materials teams to resolve build issues, complete vehicle rework and ensure finished units meet applicable specifications, quality standards and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair defense light wheeled vehicles
• Modify and retrofit vehicles in a production environment
• Install mechanical vehicle components
• Install electrical vehicle components
• Install structural vehicle components
• Remove and rework vehicle components as required
• Support production line operations
• Troubleshoot vehicle build issues
• Resolve production defects to help maintain workflow
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Materials teams
• Support timely completion of retrofit activities
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Follow work instructions and service manuals
• Identify recurring vehicle or production issues
• Escalate issues when required
• Support process improvement and corrective action activities
• Follow established safety standards
• Maintain required quality standards
• Assist with vehicle validation and inspection
• Support testing of retrofitted vehicles before release
• Maintain accurate repair and modification documentation
• Document parts usage and completed work

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical systems on defense vehicles
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical systems on defense vehicles
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation
• Ability to work effectively in a production or retrofit environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with JLTV A0/A1 platforms
• Experience in production or manufacturing environments
• Heavy equipment experience
• Degree in vehicle service repair
• Degree in heavy equipment technology

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you have hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical or electrical systems on defense vehicles, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Ground Vehicle Mechanic in South Bend, Indiana.