Field Technician - Defense Test & Fabrication Expert

ARA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated Construction Staff Field Technician to support defense-related projects. You will assist field testing at Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range, with fabrication of test articles and general test support.

The role requires hands-on construction skills, heavy equipment operation, welding, carpentry, and surveying. Travel up to 25% and ability to read design drawings; DoD clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
• Operation of heavy equipment.
• Metal fabrication capabilities.
• Welding with the ability to be certified.
• Carpentry skills.
• Concrete placing and finishing skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of test articles.
• General clean up.
• General test support setup.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Read design drawings

Security clearance eligible

OSHA training

Survey experience

CDL

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Metal fabrication

Welding

Carpentry

Concrete placing/finishing

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated Construction Staff Field Technician to support defense-related projects. You will assist field testing at Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range, with fabrication of test articles and general test support.

The role requires hands-on construction skills, heavy equipment operation, welding, carpentry, and surveying. Travel up to 25% and ability to read design drawings; DoD clearance and US citizenship are required.