Field Technician: Fabrication & Test Specialist

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking a hands-on construction and fabrication specialist to support field testing at AMR near Moriarty, NM, with additional work at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range.

The role involves fabricating test articles, welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations, surveying, plumbing, electrical mechanics, and pneumatics, plus reading blueprints and supporting data collection.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
• Experience with fabrication of test articles and field support.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (loaders, forklifts) and use hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of test articles and test site preparation.
• Test conduction and data collection support.
• General test support setup and site cleanup.

Skills

General construction

Machining

Welding

Carpentry

Heavy equipment

Surveying

Plumbing

Electrical mechanics

Pneumatics

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Bandsaws

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Job description

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking a hands-on construction and fabrication specialist to support field testing at AMR near Moriarty, NM, with additional work at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range.

The role involves fabricating test articles, welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations, surveying, plumbing, electrical mechanics, and pneumatics, plus reading blueprints and supporting data collection.