Field Technician II: Welding, Fabrication & Site Testing

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a field construction specialist to support testing at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. You will work with engineers and technicians to fabricate structures and test articles, using welding, carpentry, machining, and surveying skills.

Candidates should have hands-on construction experience, the ability to read drawings, and be willing to travel up to 25% and work in outdoor conditions. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
• Ability to read provided design drawings.
• Fabrication of test articles experience.
• Lifting 50 lbs and working in outside conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range.
• Fabrication of test articles and general test support setup.
• General cleanup and test support duties; maintain equipment inventory.

Skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Reading drawings

Welding

Carpentry

Concrete placement

Tools

Welding equipment

Heavy equipment operation

Surveying equipment

Respirator fit testing

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a field construction specialist to support testing at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. You will work with engineers and technicians to fabricate structures and test articles, using welding, carpentry, machining, and surveying skills.

Candidates should have hands-on construction experience, the ability to read drawings, and be willing to travel up to 25% and work in outdoor conditions. U.S.