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1689 - General Engineering Technician

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Huntsville, ALJob$24–28/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$24–28/hr
Location
Huntsville, AL
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

SOLUTE Careers is hiring a 1689 - General Engineering Technician. Sigma Defense is seeking a General Engineering Technician to join their team in Huntsville, AL. The role involves manual labor, mechanical assembly, and integration. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with hand/power tools and heavy lifting. Travel may be required for 1-2 weeks annually to support repairs and testing.

Key focus areas include Fabricate mechanical structures and assemblies, Perform mechanical and electrical integration, and Conduct general maintenance.

Successful candidates bring 1-3 Years Experience, Lift 50-75 Lbs, and Able Bodied. Important skills include Hand Tools, Power Tools, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe. Preferred (not required): 12v Systems and 24v Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand ToolsPower ToolsWindowsMicrosoft WordExcelAdobeFabrication of Mechanical StructuresMechanical and Electrical IntegrationGeneral MaintenancePaintingCoating ProcessesCutting Metal TubesCutting Sheet MetalMechanical Assembly12v Systems24v Systems

Qualifications

1-3 Years Relevant ExperienceAble to Lift 50-75 LbsAble BodiedWilling to Work Around Grease, Dust, Debris, and OilU.S. CitizenActive Secret Security Clearance or HigherHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAssociate's Degree From an Accredited College or University

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a General Engineering Technician to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The hired candidate will be responsible for the manual labor involved with mechanical assembly and integration. The applicant should be willing and comfortable with hand/power tools and heavy lifting. As long as the applicant meets the majority of the requirements, we can train them for the other tasks. Travel may be expected for 1 - 2 weeks during the year to support repairs at events and testing at other locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience.

  • Must be able to lift 50 - 75 lbs.

  • Must be able bodied.

  • Must be willing to work around grease, dust, debris, and oil.

  • Mechanical Assembly or Integration experience is preferred.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Computer Programs/Software:

  • Microsoft Windows

  • Word

  • Excel

  • Adobe

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.

  • Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required.

  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Fabrication of mechanical structures and assemblies.

  • Mechanical and Electrical integration.

  • General Maintenance.

  • Painting and/or coating processes.

  • Cutting metal tubes or sheet metal.

  • Operation of hand tools and power tools.

  • May be involved with 12v and 24v systems (depending on experience).

  • Required to lift 50 - 75lbs.

Pay Range: $24 - $28 per hour.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans

  • Life and AD&D coverage

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions

  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • 12 (Floating) Holidays

  • Educational Assistance

  • Highly Competitive Salary

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