Job opening: ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Salary: $27 - 32 per hour
Published at: Aug 10 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0325000 and is part of the ID 124 Maintenance Squadron, National Guard.
THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.
Duties
1.Installs, maintains, tests and repairs complete electrical and mechanical components on the Avenger Missile System. Determines and evaluates circuitry and interrelationships, interaction, and interconnections of the circuits, assemblies and complete systems. Using technical orders or specifications and working in compliance with oral instructions or work orders, independently plans the work and determines service and repair requirements. Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions, improvising techniques and procedures as required due to lack of detailed and specific guidelines for isolating problems. Adapts test procedures to available test equipment. Judges impact of repairs on related equipment or systems. Tests and aligns completed work. Determines work sequences and selects appropriate test instruments. Uses a knowledge of electronic drawings and schematics for individual electronic units of moderate complexity, as well as mechanical makeup, operation and working relationships of a variety of systems, assemblies and parts.
2. Inspects, tests, diagnoses, and troubleshoots complete Avenger electrical systems using an oscilloscope, breakout box set, probe adapter kit, firing circuit evaluator, and digital multimeter. Units worked on include: automatic video tracker, laser range finder(LRF), interface electronics assembly, Avenger control electronics, sight electronics, forward-looking infrared monitor and receiver assembly (FLIR), control electronics, assembly elevation and azimuth drive assemblies, gun gyro assembly hand station, slip ring assembly, gunner's console, remote control unit, standard vehicle mounted launcher (SVML), launcher electronic assembly, machine gun, power supplies, target identification transponders (IFF),and the communications system. Performs preventative maintenance checks and services, replaces or repairs electrical components such as IFF batteries, antenna radome, coaxial cable connectors, SVML electronics, assembly heater ventilator, Avenger control electronics, optical sight projector assembly, electronics control unit, automatic video tracker, FLIR display receiver, cable assemblies, Avenger LRF, turret drive system, etc.
3. Inspects, tests, diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical components of the Avenger Missile System including repairing and replacing assemblies, subassemblies and parts in: machine gun system, heater/ventilator duct assembly, optical sight, boom assembly boresight mount assembly, turret drive system, elevation and traverse motors, turret ring gear, right and left beam assembly, gun mount assembly, frame assembly, structural assembly, and launch station carrier. Other mechanical repairs and alignments may include elevation and traverse systems, bore sighting launch rails, etc. May be required to perform organizational maintenance on the high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV).
4. Assists in maintaining required inspection and maintenance records by entering data into maintenance computer and posting entries on applicable maintenance and inspection records.
5. Uses the full range of tools typical of the electrical and mechanical trades, e.g., drills, wrenches, soldering irons, test equipment such as tachometers, amp meters, pressure gauges, dial indicators, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems is required to test, repair, replace and/or overhaul operational assemblies of the vehicle and launch station.
6. Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Wears appropriate safety equipment and follows pertinent safety precautions. Ensures that material, equipment and components are properly stored, protected and maintained.
7. May serve as a trainer, giving instructions and explaining proper methods and procedures to other or lower graded mechanics.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain 2W0X1 AFSC.
Qualifications
Military Grades: E-3 TO E-7
Compatible Military Assignments: ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT WORKER.
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which has provided the candidate with the knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles and the skill to perform intricate repair and adjustment of hydraulic and pneumatic components and devices.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying and testing a variety of
major subassemblies. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components. Experience in the use of precision measurement equipment.
Education
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Contacts
- Address ID 124 Maintenance Squadron
4794 Gen Manning Ave
Boise, ID 83705
US
- Name: Benjamin O'Neal
- Email: [email protected]
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