VLS Maintenance Technician I: Refurb & Growth Path

Njvc LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS in Redstone Arsenal, AL, seeks a VLS Maintenance Technician I to refurbish canisters for the US Navy fleet. You will support quality, housekeeping, painting, priming, masking, and documentation while following SOP and safety standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 0–1 year painting-related experience, and interim secret clearance, with travel 20–30% to CONUS/OCONUS locations and occasional night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0 to 1 year of experience sanding, priming, painting, and stenciling damaged automotive body parts or other steel body parts.
• Valid driver's license.
• Interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support quality, productivity, and process improvement initiatives always.
• Adhere to a very high standard of housekeeping.
• Complete painting tasks with conventional spray guns.
• Read and apply appropriate paint formulas.
• Prepping, priming, and masking for refinishing.
• Operate forklift to move equipment.
• Proper handling of company tools.
• Apply imaging decals (stencils).
• Properly complete all work order documentation.
• Execute the needed repairs without direct supervision and guidance while following SOP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanding

Priming

Painting

Stenciling

Driver's license

Security clearance

Knowledge sharing

Cost awareness

Dependability

MS Office

HAZMAT

Communication

Orbital sanding

Overhead crane

Welding

Fabrication

Painting with respirator

Mechanical repairs

Material handling equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Lifting 100 lbs

Physical fitness

Certifications

Travel readiness

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Chenega MIOS in Redstone Arsenal, AL, seeks a VLS Maintenance Technician I to refurbish canisters for the US Navy fleet. You will support quality, housekeeping, painting, priming, masking, and documentation while following SOP and safety standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 0–1 year painting-related experience, and interim secret clearance, with travel 20–30% to CONUS/OCONUS locations and occasional night/weekend shifts.