Universal Technical Resource Services Inc. UTRS is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team At UTRS we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering management and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative high-quality technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.This position will support the Medium Caliber Weapon Systems MCWS Team at Picatinny Arsenal. The technician performs hands-on technical work related to assembly inspection refurbishment testing and documentation of medium-caliber weapon systems including the M230 M242 XM813 XM913 XM914 XM915 and associated components. The position requires strict adherence to Army physical security safety AA&E handling and configuration-control standards while supporting engineering test and project teams across DEVCOM Armaments Center.What will you be doingThis position will be a key member of the Medium Caliber Ground Weapons team. Duties includeDisassembly Inspection Refurbishment and reassembly of medium caliber weapon systems in accordance with technical manuals engineering instructions and configuration requirements.Conduct functional checks gauging torque verification and hardware replacement of MCWS weapons subsystems and test fixtures.Support engineering test events including fixture setup barrel installs component swaps instrumentation installation and safe to fire verification procedures.Maintain test readiness ensuring weapons mounts tools and support equipment are serviceable properly stored. And compliant with AR 190-11 and AR190-13.Document maintenance actions deficiencies and part replacements using army forms logs and configuration control processes.Assist with loading transport and accountability of inert weapon componentstest articles per DA Pam 710-2-1.Support engineering staff during developmental qualification and endurance testing on and off site.Perform shop level machining fabrication and repair tasks as required.Operate and maintain technical tools and measurement equipment.Follow all Armaments Center safety and weapons handling protocols.Provide technical support to engineers and other technicians.Operate manual machine tools as well as hand toolsPerform basic quality checks on machined parts using all types of Micrometers height gages gage pins and venire calipersBasic laboratory functionsProvide support as required by the project officersWhat skills will the ideal candidate have to be successfulThis position will require the following skillsets and experienceMust be a US Citizen and able to obtain security clearance through the DoD security background investigation processPass drug and alcohol testingMust have good mechanical skills and experienceMust be able to pass medical surveillance testing specific to job duties working with energetic materialsHigh standard of quality and efficiencyEffective communication and interpersonal skillsMust be a team player able to multitask and prioritize accordinglyBasic PC knowledge MS Outlook Excel Word PowerPointMust be able to work in a physical capacity lifting and moving heavy objectMust have machine shop experienceMust have firearms experience from military or law enforcement experience or hobbyisthuntingMust be able to take and pass AMMO-45 online certification and appropriate safety training provided by the test facilityMust have a valid NJ drivers license and be able to obtain a government drivers licenseHigh School diploma required College degree not required but beneficialPast or present military personnel are encouraged to applyAbility to Liftmove heavy weapon componentsAbility to readinterpret Army technical manuals and engineering drawings.Experience with M230M242XM813XM913 series of weapons strongly preferredMilitary armamentarmorer or depot level maintenance experience preferred.Must be available to travel a minimum of 20Read about our benefits hereOur Benefits - UTRS | Thinking ForwardUTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.For more information or to apply now go to the website belowhttpswww.eeoc.govsitesdefaultfiles2022-10EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttpswww.dol.govofccpregscompliancesec503Self_ID_FormsVoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdfhttpswww.dol.govagenciesofccpvevraaself-id-form