Class A License, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Detail Oriented, Earthmoving Equipment, Establish Priorities, Forklift, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Leadership, Military, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Secret Clearance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Willing to Travel
Overview
Military Hardware Testing Operator
LOCATION: Huntsville, Al.
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret
TRAVEL: As Needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Military Hardware Testing Operator located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Al. Astrion has worked extensively with the Missile Sensor Test Division where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Must have 7 years of applicable experience supporting engineering, design, or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization; or 3 years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and 4 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area; and the following additional requirements:
- At least 6 years of the 7 years' experience must include successful completion of vocational/military/technical school training in practical or industrial arts
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in mechanical fabrication and structural/fixture setup supporting engineering or testing of military hardware
- Will need to have experience operating military equipment
- Technician will operate machinery to include - Class VII and below forklifts, drive tanks, operate earth moving equipment, hold or obtain Class A CDL w/hazmat endorsement
- Familiar with Standard Operating Procedures
- Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once
- New hire will be capable of operating heavy equipment
- Able to lift 75 pounds
- Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
- Must have high school diploma or GED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Military munitions and arms experience
- Have experience initiating safe plans of actions
- Able to lead, participate, or provide input to a team of technicians
- Experience working with engineers and senior management required
- Exceptional customer relationship management is highly desirable
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Willing to work in adverse weather conditions
- Welding and/or mechanical skills will be utilized daily
- This individual must be able to read, understand and adhere to all applicable SOPs and TSRAs
- Some travel may be required