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The Instrument Mechanic installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, telemetering, and controlling instruments used to measure and control variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition, using hand tools and precision instruments. This worker disassembles malfunctioning instruments, examines and tests mechanism and circuitry for defects; troubleshoots equipment in or out of control system and replaces or repairs defective parts, reassembles instrument and tests assembly for conformance with specifications, using instruments, such as potentiometer, resistance bridge, manometer, and pressure gauge; inspects instruments periodically, and makes minor calibration adjustments to insure functioning within specified standards. This mechanic may adjust and repair final control mechanisms, such as automatically controlled valves or positioners, and may calibrate instruments according to established standards.

Responsibilities

+ Performs the full range of work involved in the repair, service, maintenance and overhaul of any or all types M1A1, M1A2 (SEP) / M2, M3 Bradley / M109A6 Howitzer / hull and turret LRU’s.

+ Performs the full range of work involved in the repair, service, test, maintenance and overhaul of any or all types of various Ground/Aviation Night Vision Devices. Certified to work as the ANVS-6 aviation goggles.

+ Determines the nature and extent of repairs required, disassembles; examines parts and inspects for serviceability, replaces and orders parts as required.

+ Uses hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test equipment, and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications and adjustments.

+ Uses technical manuals, bulletins and written directives in the performance of inspections.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Education: High School graduate or equivalent with formal training in artillery and/or optic maintenance and repair at DS/GS level. Any MOS of 45K/45G/41C training.Experience: Three years’ experience in artillery and/or optic maintenance and repair. Equivalent to Army MOS 45K/41G/41C; 91F/94F/94E.Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Driver's License prior to start date or by 30 days after employment.

+ Must be US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC and SECRET Clearance.

+ Must receive a favorable. background check and drug testing results.

+ Material & Equipment Directly Used:

+ TMDE; automated and hand tools; materiel handling equipment, tools.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

+ Work is generally conducted in a shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.

+ Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting; and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents.

+ Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required is certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices.

+ Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules.

Job ID

2025-17241

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

30.24

Health & Welfare

4.93

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders,** AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers,** AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

**As an AFO employee,** you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).