Engineering Technician III
US-MD-Aberdeen
GS Careers
Req #: 23595
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Bowhead is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). Responsibilities: * Read drawings and sketches provided by technical points of contact, independently set-up machine tools, prepare parts/materials and hardware, fabricate components, thoroughly clean/deburr, and assemble items as required. * Proficiently generate machine codes from the sketches/drawings to operate the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) mill and lathe to manufacture parts. * Independently and proficiently set up and operate a fourth axis unit on the CNC and manual mills, lathes, Bridgeport's, drill presses, belt sanders, grinders. * Conduct manual Machining prototype work. * Set up and consistently and accurately program Mazak machine mills and lathes. * Without direct supervision, able to manufacture necessary tooling, jigs, and fixtures and can perform cylindrical grinding. * Work efficiently and hold very close tolerances (+/- .005 ") as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and (+/- .0001") for higher level fabrications. * Select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents. * Fabricate specialized tooling for unique machining operations. * Construct components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions. * Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed. * Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment. * Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports; process data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation. * Provide recommendations for improving operations by recommending new equipment, methods, or materials for accomplishment of tasks, consistent with applicable regulatory guidance and safety SOPs. * Provide guidance to Engineers and Machinist in machining principles and order of operations. * Provide technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Qualifications: * High School diploma or equilvalent is required at a minimum. * Must be able to operate and maintain conventional lathes and machinery. * Proficiency in the use of SolidCAM Software to program test items. * Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed. * Basic to Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint * Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts * Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team * Must maintain certification/license to operate Bowhead and Government vehicles Physical Demands: * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively * Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time * Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. #LI-GC1
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