Technician Field

PlanIT Group, LLC; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking technicians to perform depot level repairs and refurbishments of M-TADS/PNVS components. You will troubleshoot, repair and test mechanical, electrical, and subsystems at customer or field locations, using precision measurement tools and general‑purpose test equipment.

Training on safety procedures and hazardous materials handling will be provided. Ideal candidates have an associate degree or 5–8 years of related experience, solder certification (J-STD-001), and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related discipline or 5–8 years of related experience.
• Solder certification (J-STD-001) to repair cables and harnesses (1–2 years).
• 1–2 years experience with troubleshooting and fault isolation using test equipment.
• 1–2 years experience with operation of general purpose/automated test equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials.
• Ability to mix and weigh chemicals.
• Ability to properly safety wire assemblies and connectors.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs depot level repairs and refurbishments of M-TADS/PNVS components.
• Repairs, rework, fault isolation, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing of subsystems.
• Operates oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers and waveform generators.
• Sets up and operates milling machines and drill presses to repair components.
• Uses precision measuring equipment to verify tolerances.
• Completes work per engineering drawings, schematics, and procedures.
• Documents work in automated maintenance data collection systems.
• Provides technical feedback to promote reliability improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Hazardous materials handling

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Solder certification to J-STD-001

Test equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations. Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

Specific Job Description

Performs depot level repairs, modifications, refurbishments of specific components of the Modernized Target Designation Sight/Pilotage Night Vision System (M-TADS/PNVS).

Performs repair, rework, fault isolation, troubleshooting, and acceptance test of mechanical, electrical, structural, hydraulic subsystems and complete systems.

Operates automated or general‑purpose test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi‑meters, network analyzers and waveform generators).

Setup and operation of conventional milling machine and drill press, to rework or repair mechanical components.

Utilizes precision measuring equipment to verify compliance to engineering specifications and tolerances.

Completes work IAW engineering drawings, schematics, Repair Center Procedures (RCPs), Field Advisory Bulletins (FABs), and Contactor Installation Procedures (CIPs).

Documents work in automated maintenance data collection systems IAW Apache Fire Control processes and procedures.

Provides technical feedback on electro‑mechanical components to promote reliability improvements.

Works with hazardous materials and chemicals, utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as Required.

Performs limited supply duties (load/unload trucks), operates overhead hoists.

Required Experience

Associate degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 5 8 years of relative experience.

1-2 years experience with Solder certification (J-STD-001) in order to repair cables and harnesses.

1-2 years experience with troubleshooting and fault isolation of components using general purpose and/or automated test equipment.

1-2 years experience with the operation of general purpose and/or automated test equipment.

1-2 years experience with industrial standards, military specifications, and industry processes.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to lift 35 pounds.

Ability to work with hazardous materials.

Ability to mix and weigh chemicals.

Ability to properly safety wire assemblies and connectors.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Desired Skills

• Solder certification to J-STD-001, IPC-7711/IPC-7721 (1+ year experience)