Target Maintenance Technician - Fort Hood, TX

Synertex LLC; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Synertex LLC is seeking a Target Maintenance Technician for Fort Hood, TX. This full-time, on-site role focuses on maintaining range targetry and related mechanical/electrical systems to ensure training stays on schedule.

The position offers hands-on maintenance and light fabrication, with growth into more specialized maintenance or target systems roles. Training is provided on the job, and the work is outdoors in varied terrain.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, or carpentry aptitude (school, hobby, prior work, or military).
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied terrain and weather.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair target mechanisms, lifters, and control devices on ranges.
• Perform basic target fabrication (wood, metal) following designs and painting specs.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on range equipment, generators, and small engines.
• Assist with vegetation clearing and line-of-sight maintenance to keep targets visible.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Basic electrical aptitude

Carpentry aptitude

Outdoor/wide weather work

Lifting 50 lbs (maintenance)

Background check clearance

Driver's license preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Target Maintenance Technician

Fort Hood, TX
Full-Time | On-site | Position Contingent Upon Award

Target Maintenance Technicians keep range targetry - pop-up targets, target lifters, control cabling, and related mechanical/electrical systems - in working order so training can happen on schedule. This is a hands-on maintenance and light fabrication role, well suited to someone with basic mechanical, electrical, or carpentry skills who wants steady work with room to grow into more specialized maintenance or target systems roles.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, or carpentry aptitude (through school, hobby, prior work, or military experience).
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied terrain and weather.
• Ability to lift/carry maintenance equipment and materials (up to ~50 lbs).
• Ability to pass a standard background check and obtain installation access.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• No prior military or defense-contracting experience required - on-the-job training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair target mechanisms, lifters, and target control devices on ranges before and after training use.
• Perform basic target fabrication (wood, metal) following standard target designs and painting specifications.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on range equipment, generators, and small engines.
• Assist with vegetation clearing and line-of-sight maintenance to keep targets visible from firing positions.
• Complete maintenance logs and report equipment deficiencies that require higher-level repair.
• Support range readiness checks ahead of scheduled unit training.

Growth & Why Apply

• Natural progression into DS/GS-level maintenance, welding/fabrication, or target systems engineering support roles.
• Skills (electrical, welding, fabrication) that transfer directly to higher-paying specialty and journeyman positions.
• Exposure to Army maintenance standards and equipment used across range complexes nationwide.
• Stable, long-term work supporting an ongoing range operations and maintenance contract.