Shop Technician

Full Benefits offered from first day of the month following hire date!

Job Summary: The prototype technician builds prototypes of tactical wheeled vehicles, Battlefield Systems, and maintains and repairs existing vehicles and products within the ND Defense fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Teardown and assemble military vehicles per work instructions provided by engineering.
• Advise supervisor of issues that arise during vehicle build and disassembly efforts.
• Assists engineering with technical mechanical issues that arise to keep the build schedule progressing.

• Supports customer testing, and marketing events showcasing ND Defense products.
• Repairs and maintains heavy equipment including, engines, hydraulics, and transmissions.
• Removes, disassembles, cleans, and reassembles components.
• Uses work instructions to understand issues and selects the proper tools and protocols for an assignment.
• Diagnoses issues and performs failure analyses when issues arise.

• Operates a forklift, crane and other equipment required for assembly tasks.
• Reports safety related concerns to shop manager.
• Builds and assist verification and functionality of customer vehicles with Quality assurance personnel.
• Performs daily housekeeping tasks such as cleaning shop areas.
• Follows all safety requirements, utilizes tools safely, and wears appropriate PPE.
• Assists with shipping and receiving activities if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• At least 2-4 years of verified mechanical experience working in a shop atmosphere working with Medium Duty Trucks
• Military NCO is a plus
• ASE Certifications are preferred but not mandatory
• Experience with International® (Navistar®) vehicles preferred
• A relevant combination of additional experience or advanced degree may meet these requirements
• Must be able to read and understand service manuals, blueprints, and work instructions
• ASE certification Strongly preferred
• Mechanical experience with International LLC trucks strongly preferred
• Must be able to travel (10 to 20 percent)
• Must be able to work Mandatory OT when required
• Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, squat, kneel, push, pull, and walk and stand.
• US Person

Benefits offered from first day of the month following hire date!

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran