Description
Applied Research Associates is looking for an individual to support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff stationed at Applied Moriarty Range (AMR) located just east of Moriarty, NM, with possible work at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range locations. The candidate will be supporting fabrication of structures and test articles, which includes welding/cutting, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations, plumbing, mechanics, pneumatics, 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/metal fabrication with hands on experience in various machining equipment such as lathes, milling machines, bandsaws, heavy equipment operations (loaders, forklifts), hand tools, power tools and welding. Duties will include fabrication of test articles, general clean up, general test support setup.
Essential Functions:
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
Problem solving and communication skills
US citizenship is required
Pretest and posttest survey documentation
Maintain an equipment inventory
Able to wear a respirator-Fit test for Air Purifier, Half - face and Full-face respirator
Ability to read blueprints and engineered drawings
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers/coworkers
Lift at least 50lbs
Basic Tooling Knowledge
Ability to pull/back a trailer
Ability to watch and follow hand signals
Ability to see a task through to completion
Willingness to learn new skills and abilities
Experience and Skills Required:
Critical thinking and the ability to employ best solution practices
Ability to work well with a team
Minimum of 3years in the general construction field or equivalent.
Operation of heavy equipment
Machining capabilities (ability to learn)
Welding (ability to learn and obtain certification)
Carpentry/ metal fabrication/ mechanical skills
Concrete placing and finishing skills
Desired Skills:
Crane operation (ability to obtain certification)
Survey experience
OSHA training
CDL
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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