Engineering Technician II (7A500 bldg 350/370)

Akima; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking an Engineering Technician in Chambersburg, PA to join a team supporting defense-related manufacturing. The role involves assembling, testing, and repairing standard equipment, while applying CAM/CNC techniques to improve production processes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong skills in machining, mathematics, and sheet metal fabrication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized technical assignments involving a sequence of related operations and follows established work methods and procedures.
• Receives detailed instructions for unfamiliar assignments while routine work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy.
• Assembles, constructs, services, and repairs simple or standard equipment, instruments, and components following specific instructions.
• Conducts a variety of tests using established methods, prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, and records test data.
• Identifies and reports deviations caused by equipment malfunctions or observational errors during testing processes.
• Extracts engineering data from prescribed but non-standardized sources and processes the data using basic algebra and geometry.
• Presents processed engineering data in required formats following defined methods and procedures.
• Serves as a specialist in CAM/CNC methods and processes.
• Supports the production of complex missile components, combat vehicles, assemblies, and other defense-related items.
• Evaluates engineering designs and collaborates with engineers to discuss performance requirements and recommend design modifications.
• Recommends alternative designs to improve CAM/CNC equipment utilization for prototyping and life-cycle production efficiency.
• Applies practical knowledge of mechanical engineering, machining, mathematics, and sheet metal fabrication techniques.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Machining

Mathematics

Sheet metal fabrication

CAM/CNC

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CAM/CNC

Job description

AFO is looking for an Engineering Technician to work in Chambersburg, PA. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized technical assignments involving a sequence of related operations and follows established work methods and procedures.

• Receives detailed instructions for unfamiliar assignments while routine work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy.

• Assembles, constructs, services, and repairs simple or standard equipment, instruments, and components following specific instructions.

• Conducts a variety of tests using established methods, prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, and records test data.

• Identifies and reports deviations caused by equipment malfunctions or observational errors during testing processes.

• Extracts engineering data from prescribed but non-standardized sources and processes the data using basic algebra and geometry.

• Presents processed engineering data in required formats following defined methods and procedures.

• Serves as a specialist in Computer Aided Manufacturing/Computer Numerically Controlled (CAM/CNC) methods and processes.

• Supports the production of complex missile components, combat vehicles, assemblies, and other defense-related items.

• Evaluates engineering designs and collaborates with engineers to discuss performance requirements and recommend design modifications.

• Recommends alternative designs to improve CAM/CNC equipment utilization for prototyping and life-cycle production efficiency.

• Applies practical knowledge of mechanical engineering, machining, mathematics, and sheet metal fabrication techniques.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• 1-3 years of experience.

Job ID

2026-26042

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

For our shareholders,

AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers,

AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee,

you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).