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Technician
- Actalent (White Sands, NM)
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Job Title: TechnicianJob Description
This role involves performing a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas. The technician will construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain equipment components, devices, or systems. Working from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions, the technician will operate related equipment, conduct tests, and report data in a prescribed format. The position requires performing calibration and alignment checks, making adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed, and preparing prescribed compounds and solutions. Note that this role does not include technicians working in production or quality assurance. The primary focus is on mechanics for HIMARS M270 and Military Vehicles, with no prior experience required.
Responsibilities
+ Construct and troubleshoot electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical equipment.
+ Calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain equipment components and systems.
+ Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
+ Operate related equipment and conduct tests, reporting data in the prescribed format.
+ Perform calibration and alignment checks, making necessary adjustments, modifications, and replacements.
+ Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions as needed.
+ Focus on mechanics for HIMARS M270 and Military Vehicles.
Essential Skills
+ Familiarity with gasoline and diesel engines.
+ Proficiency in troubleshooting vehicle issues.
+ Understanding of engine mechanics and diesel engines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience as a diesel mechanic working on bulldozers and/or large diesel engines is desired.
+ Preferred experience working on gasoline and/or diesel engines.
Work Environment
This position is located on site at the New Mexico location, specifically at the White Sands Missile Range near the Las Cruces Gate visitor center. The facility provides a dynamic environment where technicians will work with various technologies and equipment. The role requires adherence to specified safety protocols and procedures.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.62 - $29.62/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in White Sands,NM.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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