Mechanical Technician

Jt4, Llc; Utah; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4, LLC, a defense engineering contractor, seeks a Mechanical Tech in Utah to analyze malfunctions, repair and maintain ground support equipment and systems. You will dismantle, rebuild, and test equipment to ensure readiness for the Air Force, Space Force and Navy programs.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, documenting maintenance actions, and complying with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited two-year technical mechanical program or equivalent, or 1–8 years of related experience.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.
• Valid state-issued driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions to diagnose defects.
• Dismantle and examine parts for damage or wear.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on heavy equipment and subsystems.
• Repair, adjust, or replace defective engines and subassemblies.
• Repair corrosion, weld broken parts, and apply protective coatings.
• Reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Realign equipment and re-torque to specs.
• Test overhauled equipment for efficiency.
• Service equipment with fuels, oils, and hydraulic fluids.
• Maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions.
• Dispose of hazardous material and waste per regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Govt clearance eligible

Driver's license

Education

Two-year technical mechanical program or equivalent

1–8 years related experience

Job description

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

The Mechanical Tech analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains ground support equipment, parts, accessories, and systems.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Operate equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions using electronic, digital, and hand tools in order to diagnose defects
• Dismantle and examine parts for damage or excessive wear
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance and repair to heavy equipment, parts, accessories, and systems, all mechanical and hydraulic components, bearings, and motors
• Repair, adjust, or replace defective engines and subassemblies
• Repair corrosion, weld broken parts and structural components, and apply paint and/or other protective coatings and finishes to equipment
• Reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Realign the equipment and re-torque to required specifications
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air
• Maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions
• Maintain external fuel and grounding systems
• Dispose of hazardous material and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 50 pounds and outdoor duties with exposure to natural weather. A government vehicle is used on an as-needed basis. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. The incumbent must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. He/she must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours and perform shift and weekend work to meet required schedule demands. This position may require travel.

The foregoing conditions and physical requirements represent the general characteristics required to perform the essential functions for this job. In general, all positions may require standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific work assignments may include additional environmental conditions or physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. These specific requirements will be detailed in the job posting. In addition, JT4 employees will only operate equipment that they have been fully trained on and/or certified to operate. If working in a training capacity, employees must be supervised at all times by a competent trained or certified company employee. Under no circumstances should employees use another employee's equipment without permission from their immediate supervisor or manager. Conversely, employees should not allow other JT4 employees or employees of another employer to use JT4 owned or assigned equipment without proof of training and approval of the shop manager.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

The incumbent must be a graduate from an accredited two-year technical mechanical institution or equivalent, or at least one to eight years of job-related experience.

In addition, a Mechanical Tech must also possess the following qualifications:

• Must be capable of operating heavy equipment
• Must be able to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
• Must have a valid, state issued driver's license.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. This job requires a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law.