Welder/Heavy Equipment Mechanic (#VPS5100)

Position Description 

SCA Minimum Wage 21.43/Hr. Can be adjusted depending on experience. Required Welder/Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Bradley modification team Temple, Texas. 

Skills Required 

Welding with MIG & TIG on aluminum, steel with possibility of other types of metal. Various positions to include overhead, vertical, horizontal, flat, uphill/downhill vertical. 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G. Able to read weld symbols in drawings and put into place into the work being performed. Basic understanding of the different machines. Confident after minor training to complete minimum 3-week weld school and pass. Mechanical knowledge of various hand, power, and pneumatic tools. Troubleshoots minor technical issues Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment Must be able to function with minimal supervision 

Skills Preferred 

Prior military MOS's preferred 63T 91M 45T 63H 91H 63D 91E, but not required. Individual must have experience and the ability to perform maintenance on associated tasks related to maintaining power plants, engine fuel systems, air induction systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, engine starting and charging systems, track electrical and hydraulic systems Requires the ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues associated with military equipment Position requires the ability to install modifications and retrofits to platforms M7A3 M2A3 M2A4 M7A4 but not limited to other platforms or another maintenance/maintainer task. Troubleshoots minor technical issues. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Must be able to function with minimal supervision. minimum 3-4 years experience knowledge working in military maintenance MOS's preferred 63T 91M 45T 63H 91H 63D 91E 1-2 Years Experience with MWO modifications 

Experience Required 

A strong background in both welding and mechanical. 

Experience Preferred 

Welding certifications or school. 

Education Required 

High School Diploma or equivalent. 

Education Preferred 

basic knowledge of computer usage. 

Additional Information 

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: HEALTH & WELFARE: Life, accident, and health insurance plans, sick leave, pension plans, civic and personal leave, severance pay, and savings and thrift plans. Minimum employer contributions costing an average of $4.27 per hour computed on the basis of all hours worked by service employees employed on the contract. VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or sub-contractor.