Laboratory & Pilot Maintenance

LAUKOA; Fort Leonard Wood (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LAUKOA seeks a Laboratory & Pilot Plant Technician to maintain and support AFCEC laboratory and pilot-scale facilities at Fort Leonard Wood. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, minor repairs, calibration coordination, and tool control within a regulated environment.

The role involves configuring equipment, documenting repairs, managing inventories, and coordinating with base PMEL and vendors to ensure safety and compliance in laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with a minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Ability to perform routine calculations and use a computer in performance of duties.
• Knowledge of material storage, glassware, safety regulations, and laboratory policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on non-complex RDT&E equipment and modify instruments as needed.
• Track PM and repairs for highly complex equipment and update Inventory Management records.
• Prepare laboratory configurations, assist with movement of equipment/materials, and document repairs using AF forms.
• Manage laboratory equipment records, inventories, and data entry; interface with logistics and users.
• Coordinate calibrations per DAF requirements and schedule with base PMEL.

Skills

Computer use

Routine calculations

Safety regulations

Hand tools

Instrument repairs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LAUKOA is seeking a Laboratory & Pilot Plant Technician to maintain, configure, and support AFCEC laboratory and pilot-scale facilities, equipment, systems, and processes in Building 1117 at Tyndall Air Force Base. The position performs preventive maintenance, minor repairs and modifications, calibration coordination, property accountability, facility support, tool control, glassware and workspace maintenance, and equipment setup and operation.

Job Description / Summary of Duties:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment that is not highly complex RDT&E equipment: cleaning, lubrication, component testing, and replacement of faulty mechanical, electronic, and electrical components; complete minor modifications to instruments and equipment; apply established repair, testing, and alignment techniques
• Track PM and repairs of highly complex equipment (e.g., mass spectrometers) and all other equipment as part of PMEL duties by updating the Inventory Management program
• Prepare laboratory equipment and facility configurations; move and assist with moving equipment, materials, hazardous materials, and waste; initiate and document repairs, deficiencies, alterations, and new construction using AF Form 332 and MS Office; serve as alternate Facility Manager, coordinating vendors, custodial, security, fire, safety, health/environmental, grounds maintenance, and network infrastructure support; assemble and operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment, systems, and processes
• Manage, update, inspect, and maintain laboratory equipment records and CA/CRL inventory: turn-ins, inventories, data entry, record keeping, and interface with work center monitors, logistics personnel, sub-custodians, and users
• Ensure periodic TMDE calibration per DAF requirements, and manufacturer manuals; schedule and document calibrations; coordinate with AFCEC logistics POCs and base PMEL;
• Maintain work center tool control per AFCEC/CXA policy; maintain laboratory supply inventories; maintain and update documents and records in automated systems
• Verify building mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems operate correctly per the Planned Maintenance Inspection (PMI) lists; inspect and service laboratory, safety, and non-permanent facility equipment including fire extinguishers, AEDs, and eye-wash showers; perform general facility maintenance (minor repair, light bulb replacement, cleaning work surfaces, glassware, and lab/prep room floors, reconfiguring laboratory and modular office furniture); use and maintain hand and power tools safely

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Able to perform routine calculations; proficient in computer use in performance of duties
• Knowledge of material storage and retrieval processes per AF, DoD, and local instructions; of preparing, cleaning, and maintaining glassware for wet chemical experiments; of security and safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and of laboratory policies and procedures
• Skill in using and maintaining hand tools; ability to complete minor modifications to instruments and equipment and apply established repair, testing, alignment, and calibration techniques
• Experience determining compliance with Planned Maintenance Inspection lists for building mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems
• NACI; DoD CAC; valid state driver's license; U.S. person only

This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.