Staff Field Tech. 1
Applied Research Associates, Inc.
**Description**
Applied Research Associates is looking for an individual to support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff stationed at Applied Moriarty Range (AMR) located just east of Moriarty, NM, with possible work at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range locations. The candidate will be supporting fabrication of structures and test articles, which includes welding/cutting, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations, plumbing, mechanics, pneumatics, and surveying. Must work well with others and provide innovative feedback and problem solving in teams of engineers and technicians.
The candidate should have a background in general construction/metal fabrication with hands on experience in various machining equipment such as lathes, milling machines, bandsaws, heavy equipment operations (loaders, forklifts), hand tools, power tools and welding. Duties will include fabrication of test articles, general clean up, general test support setup.
**_Essential Functions:_**
+ Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
+ Problem solving and communication skills
+ US citizenship is required
+ Pretest and posttest survey documentation
+ Maintain an equipment inventory
+ Able to wear a respirator-Fit test for Air Purifier, Half – face and Full-face respirator
+ Ability to read blueprints and engineered drawings
+ Ability to communicate effectively with engineers/coworkers
+ Lift at least 50lbs
+ Ability to pull/back a trailer
+ Ability to watch and follow hand signals
+ Ability to see a task through to completion
+ Willingness to learn new skills and abilities
**_Experience and Skills Required:_**
+ Critical thinking and the ability to employ best solution practices
+ Ability to work well with a team
+ Minimum of 3years in the general construction field or equivalent.
+ Operation of heavy equipment
+ Machining capabilities (ability to learn)
+ Welding (ability to learn and obtain certification)
+ Carpentry/ metal fabrication/ mechanical skills
+ Concrete placing and finishing skills
**_Desired Skills:_**
+ Crane operation (ability to obtain certification)
+ Survey experience
+ OSHA training
+ CDL
**Qualifications**
**Behaviors**
**Preferred**
+ **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
+ **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group
**Motivations**
**Preferred**
+ **Growth Opportunities:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
+ **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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