Job opening: ARTILLERY REPAIRER
Salary: $34 - 39 per hour
Published at: Jul 03 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility.
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 = Officer, Warrant Officer, and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.
Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
(1) 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)
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) May also work on ITVs, howitzers, and other less complex equipment.
(7) Performs other as duties as assigned.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess 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: Must possess at least Eighteen (18) months experience 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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
*4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Education
You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.
Contacts
- Address LA ARNG UNIT TRAINING EQUIPMENT SITE VILLERE
34899 GRANTHAM COLLEGE ROAD
SLIDELL, LA 70460
US
- Name: LANG HRO INBOX
- Email: [email protected]
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