Staff Field Technician 2

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a field construction specialist to support testing at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. You will work with engineers and technicians to fabricate structures and test articles, using welding, carpentry, machining, and surveying skills.

Candidates should have hands-on construction experience, the ability to read drawings, and be willing to travel up to 25% and work in outdoor conditions. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
• Ability to read provided design drawings.
• Fabrication of test articles experience.
• Lifting 50 lbs and working in outside conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range.
• Fabrication of test articles and general test support setup.
• General cleanup and test support duties; maintain equipment inventory.

Skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Reading drawings

Welding

Carpentry

Concrete placement

Tools

Welding equipment

Heavy equipment operation

Surveying equipment

Respirator fit testing

Job description

Description

We’re looking for an individual to support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at Kirtland Air Force Base, and White Sands Missile Range locations. The candidate will be supporting fabrication of structures and test articles, which include welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations and surveying. Must work well with others and provide innovative feedback and problem solving in teams of engineers and technicians.

The candidate should have a background in general construction with hands‑on experience in various construction equipment such as saws, drills, forklifts, heavy equipment operations, welding, and mechanical abilities. Duties will include fabrication of test articles, general clean up, general test support setup.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Problem Solving and communication skills
• US citizenship is required
• Maintain an equipment inventory
• Able to wear a respirator‑Fit test for Air Purifier, Half – face and Full‑face respirator
• Ability to read provided design drawings
• 25% Traveling
• work outside conditions
• Lift 50lbs

Experience and Skills Required:

• Critical thinking and the ability to employ best solution practices
• Ability to work well with a team
• Minimum of 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
• Operation of heavy equipment
• Metal fabrication capabilities
• Welding with the ability to be certified
• Carpentry skills
• Concrete placing and finishing skills

Desired Skills:

• Survey experience
• OSHA training
• CDL

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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