Junior Hydraulic & Mechanical Tech — Benefits & Growth

ARES Corporation; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

401(k) Plan

ESOP

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation seeks a maintenance technician to test, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with specifications. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, disassembly/reassembly of heavy equipment, and routine preventive maintenance with inspection of tooling and safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years of related experience, and certificates such as CDL and safety endorsements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1-2 years related experience.
• Possessing a related vocational school certificate is desirable.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Observe trailer hauling and tie-down procedures.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain NASA forklift, Man-lift and Overhead Crane
• Operators and Safety Certificates as well as a valid CDL driver's license.
• Capable of the successful completion of applicable tower climbing physicals.
• Use and application of all test equipment related to validation, troubleshooting, and configuration of various data collection systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Observe trailer hauling and tie-down procedures.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain NASA forklift, Man-lift and Overhead Crane
• Operators and Safety Certificates as well as a valid CDL driver's license.
• Capable of the successful completion of applicable tower climbing physicals.
• Use and application of all test equipment related to validation, troubleshooting, and configuration of various data collection systems is required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Dismantling & reassembly

Reading blueprints

Lubrication & maintenance

Safety awareness

Test equipment operation

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational certificate (desirable)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers & gauges

Test & calibration equipment

Hoists & winches

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

ARES Corporation seeks a maintenance technician to test, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with specifications. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, disassembly/reassembly of heavy equipment, and routine preventive maintenance with inspection of tooling and safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years of related experience, and certificates such as CDL and safety endorsements.