Staff Field Technician 2

ARA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA is seeking an individual to support field testing with engineering/scientific staff at Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range. The role involves fabrication of structures and test articles, welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operation and surveying.

Team collaboration and innovative problem solving are essential. Qualifications include 3+ years in general construction, ability to read design drawings, and US citizenship with a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US citizenship is required.
• Read provided design drawings.
• Lift 50lbs and work outside conditions.
• 25% travel.
• Welding with the ability to be certified.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform concrete placing/finishing.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of test articles.
• General clean up and test support setup.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Reading design drawings

Welding

Carpentry

Concrete placing

Metal fabrication

Heavy equipment operation

Job 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