Equipment Specialist/Technician

Cherokee Federal

Town of Montana (WI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Equipment Specialist/Technician to maintain NIIS and other force protection equipment, perform inspections, and manage dispositions across CONUS and OCONUS locations. The role requires an active Secret clearance and a minimum of three years of FP equipment experience.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance per Technical Orders, MIS data updates, and safety compliance, with opportunities for travel and full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience working as a technician performing preventative, corrective and repairs services on Force Protection (FP) equipment.
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
Preferred Radiation Certification (RSO).
Must have an active US Passport or be able to attain within 3-6 months of hire.
Willing and able to travel Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) if requested.
An Active Secret Clearance is required; verifiable in JPAS.
Must successfully pass a drug screen, medical clearance, and a background check.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

Perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on FP equipment per TOs and OEM manuals.
Perform inspections, modifications, repairs, and identify trends.
Handle electrical, hydraulics, glass replacement, X-ray, and air conditioning tasks.
Troubleshoot to determine malfunctioning issues and assess disposition needs.
Prioritize daily work orders based on importance.
Inform management about faults and BM practices to maximize performance (CONUS/OCONUS).
Update MIS with assets and spare parts; support inventory management between CONUS/OCONUS.
Abide by safety regulations; perform equipment checks to prevent hazards.
Complete daily reports and OEM checklists for maintenance activities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active Secret Clearance

Passport holder / able to obtain

Three+ years FP equipment experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JPAS

MIS

Job description

This position requires an active Secret clearance.

The Equipment Specialist/Technician will perform maintenance, inventory management, and equipment dispositions on primarily the following equipment: Non-Intrusive Inspection Systems (NIIS) such as vehicle, personnel and baggage scanners; barriers, Skywatch Towers, Armored Gate Houses, and other assorted Force Protection equipment in the AFCENT AOR.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Equipment Specialist/ Technician: $80,000 - $90,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Equipment Specialist/ Technician Responsibilities Include

Perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all equipment IAW Technical Orders and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) commercial manuals. Perform inspections, equipment modifications, repairs, and identify trends.
Maintenance and repair tasks will require competency with electrical, hydraulics, glass replacement/repair, X-ray, and air conditioning.
Carries out routine servicing of equipment as part of measures to prevent breakdowns and malfunctions, which could interrupt or halt production activities.
Troubleshoots equipment to determine specific malfunctioning issues and assess them accordingly; evaluates and recommends equipment for disposition as appropriate.
Prioritizes daily work orders according to level of importance.
Communicates with management to inform them about equipment faults and Best Management Practices/maintenance techniques to implement for maximum performance for equipment located CONUS and OCONUS
Perform updates in the management information system (MIS) recording assets and spare parts as part of the larger inventory reduction and rectification effort. Supports the overall inventory management between CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Abides by safety regulations during manufacturing activities; performs equipment checks to prevent mechanical hazards which could cause harm to operators and workers.
Completing daily reports or as assigned, OEM checklist and requirements documentation on preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Equipment Specialist/ Technician Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience working as a technician performing preventative, corrective and repairs services on Force Protection (FP) equipment
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
Preferred Radiation Certification (RSO)
Must have an active US Passport or be able to attain within 3-6 months of hire
Willing and able to travel Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) if requested
Willing and able to travel within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) if requested
An Active Secret Clearance is required; verifiable in JPAS
Must successfully pass a drug screen, medical clearance, and a background check
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal