Shop Technician

ND Defense; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from first day

$1500 bonus at assignment end

Job summary

A defense contracting company seeks a Prototype Technician in Madison Heights, MI. In this temporary 6-month role, you’ll build tactical vehicles, perform assembly and disassembly, and maintain existing products. Candidates should have 2-4 years of mechanical experience, be able to read blueprints, and lift up to 50 lbs. A $1500 bonus is available at the end of the assignment. Full benefits start on the first day of the month following hire.

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years of verified mechanical experience working in a shop atmosphere.
• Must be able to understand service manuals, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Essential functions include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Teardown and assemble military vehicles per engineering instructions.
• Advise on issues during vehicle assembly and disassembly.
• Repair and maintain heavy equipment including engines and transmissions.
• Diagnose issues and perform failure analyses.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Ability to read service manuals

Forklift operation

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Job description

This is a 6 month TEMPORARY assignment with possible full time employment opportunity at the end of 6 months.

$1500.00 Bonus at the end of the temporary assignment - even if offered full time placement after!

Full Benefits offered from first day of the month following hire date!

Job Summary

The prototype technician builds prototypes of tactical wheeled vehicles, Battlefield Systems, and maintains and repairs existing vehicles and products within the ND Defense fleet.

Responsibilities

• Teardown and assemble military vehicles per work instructions provided by engineering.
• Advise supervisor of issues that arise during vehicle build and disassembly efforts.
• Assists engineering with technical mechanical issues that arise to keep the build schedule progressing.
• Supports customer testing, and marketing events showcasing ND Defense products.
• Repairs and maintains heavy equipment including, engines, hydraulics, and transmissions.
• Removes, disassembles, cleans, and reassembles components.
• Uses work instructions to understand issues and selects the proper tools and protocols for an assignment.
• Diagnoses issues and performs failure analyses when issues arise.
• Operates a forklift, crane and other equipment required for assembly tasks.
• Reports safety related concerns to shop manager.
• Builds and assist verification and functionality of customer vehicles with Quality assurance personnel.
• Performs daily housekeeping tasks such as cleaning shop areas.
• Follows all safety requirements, utilizes tools safely, and wears appropriate PPE.
• Assists with shipping and receiving activities if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• At least 2-4 years of verified mechanical experience working in a shop atmosphere working with Medium Duty Trucks
• A relevant combination of additional experience or advanced degree may meet these requirements
• Must be able to read and understand service manuals, blueprints, and work instructions
• Must be able to travel (10 to 20 percent)
• Must be able to work Mandatory OT when required
• Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, squat, kneel, push, pull, and walk and stand.
• US Person

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran