Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic, 1CD CARC

Akima; Fort Cavazos (TX); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.90

Hourly Health & Welfare: $5.09

Zusammenfassung

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks a Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic for on-site work at Fort Hood, TX. You will repair containers and automotive bodies through welding, disassembly, and component replacement, following repair manuals and using hand/power tools.

Expect exposure to demanding conditions with overtime possibilities and strong emphasis on safety and quality. Required: 3 years combined welding/automotive experience, ability to pass drug tests and background checks, and

Qualifikationen

• 3 years combined welding/automotive experience.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Must be able to obtain a favorable Tier 1 investigation.

Aufgaben

• Repair containers by welding and repair damaged vehicle bodies and parts per manuals.
• Dismantle and access body components using hand and power tools; straighten frames.
• Refinish surfaces, align wheels, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems as needed.
• Operate tools safely; perform duties with attention to quality and OSHA standards.

Kenntnisse

Welding

Automotive repair

Ausbildung

ASE Certified

Certified Welder (AWS)

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Valid driver's license

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Jobbeschreibung

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic to work in Fort Hood, TX.

The Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic repairs containers by welding. This labor category can also repair damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and light trucks according to repair manuals, using hand tools and power tools, removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window, seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fender, positions block against surface of dented area and beats opposite surface to remove dents using hammer, and fills depressions with solder or other plastic material. This worker removes damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches and cutting torch, and bolts or welds replacement, straightens bent frames, using hydraulic jack and pulling device, files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. Refinishes repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sander, aims headlights, aligns wheels, bleeds hydraulic brake system, and may paint surface after performing body repairs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• 3 years combined welding/automotive experience.
• Must have the ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Must have the ability to receive a favorable TIER 1 investigation.

Desired Qualification

• ASE Certified preferred.
• Certified Welder recognized by the American Welding Society.
• High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license preferred.
• Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement.

Physical Demands

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $21.90.
• Hourly Health & Welfare: $5.09.

“This position is contingent upon funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Job ID

2026-26397

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.