Job opening: ARTILLERY REPAIRER
Salary: $29 - 34 per hour
Published at: Feb 06 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard.
LOCATION: FMS 11, Fort Dodge, Iowa
Duties
As a ARTILLERY REPAIRER, WG-6605-10 your duties are below.
Performs maintenance on the electrical system of the turrets. Repairs the stabilization control systems, circuit breakers, distribution boxes, cables, and wiring system, points and all other electrical components in the turret. Replaces Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
Tests and repairs electrical test sets that are used to test the electrical systems of the tank turret. Follows schematic diagrams and relays to determine if there is malfunction in the test equipment.
Repairs the hydraulic system, which provides the pressure to elevate and traverse the gun and rotate the turret. Repairs hydraulic valves which control the motion to ensure safety, these are controlled by electrical solenoids. Repairs the hydraulic motors, the elevating systems, the recoil systems and all other hydraulic parts and components in the turret.
Repairs all mechanical parts involved in turret traversing, such as the traversing gearbox including the clutch assembly, and turret races including cupola bearings. Repairs the gears and bearings in the gearbox. Repairs all small gear drive components including those required to raise and lower the gun.
Services the gun by exercising the recoil system to check for leaks in the seals. Borescopes the gun tube to check for wear. Makes recoil adapter readings to determine that the adapter and collar are serviceable.
May also work on ITVs, howitzers, and other less complex equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned. D1224
Qualifications
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to perform mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system operations. Experience demonstrating the ability to fit and adjust parts and assemblies.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: WG-6605-10: Must have experience in the following:
Experience or training demonstrating a broad knowledge in repairing, rebuilding, modifying and testing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and major components of artillery systems.
Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining needed repairs in artillery systems.
Experience demonstrating the ability to inspect artillery systems.
Experience which demonstrates the ability to develop test standards.
Experience interpreting and applying drawings, schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
Contacts
- Address IA FMS 11
1659 Nelson Ave
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-8517
US
- Name: Alyssa Smith
- Phone: 515-252-4682
- Email: [email protected]
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