Maintenance Technician I

Chenega Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Huntsville, AL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Maintenance Technician I at Chenega MIOS plays a crucial role in supporting Missile Defense Deployment and Sustainment Operations (MDDSO) for the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office. This position involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks, including fleet planning, operation, and maintenance, as well as diagnosing and repairing various systems. The technician will work independently under the guidance of a supervisor or engineer, ensuring that all maintenance and repair work meets the required standards. This role is essential for maintaining the operational readiness of critical military assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform fleet planning, operation, and maintenance.
• Maintain and track inventory.
• Track equipment Work Orders using CMMS software.
• Perform electrical diagnostics and repair on AC up to 480V 3PH, and DC up to 48V.
• Perform paint and coating removal, preparation, priming, and recoat with various types of coatings on various materials.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair both fixed and mobile-type HVAC systems.
• Perform welding on various materials using GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW processes.
• Perform fabrication using hydraulic sheer, brake, hydraulic presses, and basic hand tools.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair air systems found on vehicles and trailers as well as other equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and replace braking and suspension systems found on vehicles and trailers.
• Follow specific layouts, diagrams, drawings, and procedures to construct, maintain, and operate vehicles and equipment and their related components.
• Provide technical support, engineering, and analysis in areas such as maintenance, transportation support, inventory/warehouse support, and test and engineering operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles and Material Handling Equipment.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance repairs on a wide variety of Material Handling Equipment.
• Operate various vehicles and material handling equipment.
• Operate test and diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, leak detectors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Interim Secret clearance.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proper use of standard hand tools and material handling equipment.
• Operation of heavy equipment, including trucks and forklifts for general material handling.
• Ability to lift boxes, packages, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds using proper equipment and lifting techniques.
• Physically fit with full use of arms, legs, and back.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required training and certifications.
• Ability to use computers to search for and generate information using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel 20-30% to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice-to-haves

• EPA608 Universal and EPA609 certifications are a plus.
• AWS D.1.1 and AWS D.17.1 certifications are desired.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Positive work environment and social activities.
• Well-being programs.
• Flexibility in daily choices for health and wellness.