Construction Staff Field Technician

Construction Staff Field Technician

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for an individual to support field testing with the engineering / scientific staff at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range locations. The candidate will be supporting fabrication of structures and test articles, which include welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations 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 with hands on experience in various construction equipment such as saws, drills, forklifts, heavy equipment operations, welding, and mechanical abilities. 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
• Maintain an equipment inventory
• Able to wear a respirator-Fit test for Air Purifier, Half face and Full-face respirator
• Ability to read provided design drawings
• 25% Traveling
• Work outside conditions
• Lift 50lbs

Experience and Skills Required :

Desired Skills :

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