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The Analytical Solutions Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc., is still growing and seeking a full-time Mechanical Technician 2 to join the team in Huntsville, AL. The Mechanical Technician under general supervision is responsible in supporting the manufacturing of mechanical prototype devices and/or products. Will fabricate/assemble hardware and mechanical prototypes from drawings, work instructions, schematics, rough sketches, and/or verbal instructions. Will be reviewing project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or sub-assemblies.

Mechanical Technician Essential Functions:

• Review project instruction and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
• Transport material and in-process projects within manufacturing area and may require utilization of a forklift truck.
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products, such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo-systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments.
• May assist and train less experience personnel.
• Requires constant pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping in additions will be lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required.

Mechanical Technician Experience and Skills Required:

• Must have a minimum of 4 years of related experience in fabrication/mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and/or sketches with minimal supervision.
• With general supervision, be capable of fabrication of complex prototype systems.
• Loads and unloads trucks as required and may use forklift as needed.
• Ability to read technical manuals - including blueprints and schematics.
• Must have familiarity with mechanical systems and safe work practices.
• Ability to utilize various hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments.
• Safely utilize tools and hardware using standard fabrication shop practices.
• Requires constant pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping in additions will be lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Technical training and/or certifications equivalent to an Associate's Degree
• Forklift Experience
• Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1800 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The c rporation realizes that employee ownership spawns' greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website atApplied Research Associates - ARA

Please apply atRF / Mechanical Technician II | ARA Career Opportunities for the Mechanical Technicianposition.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a groupLoyal - Shows firm and constant support to a causeInnovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingFunctional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subjectDetail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside helpGoal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Experience

4 years: Related work experience in fabrication/mechanical systems. (required)

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities