General Purpose Mechanic

Northrop Grumman Enterprise Management Services Corporation, formerly Vinnell Corporation, a respected world-leading provider of technical services, military training, functional program operations and program management has immediate employment opportunities in the Middle East.  Openings exist for former USAF, U.S. Army and civilian personnel for a U.S. military contract at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

 

Responsibilities:

* Performs vehicle maintenance activities on military and commercial design general purpose vehicles and vehicular equipment.  Activities include inspection, diagnostics, repair and rebuild of components and assemblies.

* Determines the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment, correction of deficiencies required and effects repair.

* Systematically analyzes malfunctions by visual and auditory examination or through the use of test equipment.

* Repairs, adjusts, overhauls or replaces major assemblies or sub assemblies such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering assemblies, tracks, hydraulic system components and special vehicle equipment attachments.

* Removes, disassembles and repairs gasoline or diesel engines and components.

* Repairs components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts, grinding, fitting, balancing or arranging for welding or machining.

* Reassembles, adjusts and tests repaired units for proper operation.

* Aligns bearing loads, gear tooth contact and backlash to manufactures specifications.

* Adjusts valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, traction units and other systems unique to this type of equipment.

* Times injection pumps and accessory shaft gear trains.

* Accomplishes tire and battery shop operations in a safe and efficient manner.

* Performs preventive and special maintenance.

* Uses technical publications or automated systems in maintaining vehicles to prescribed manufactures maintenances schedules and for researching parts. Uses technical orders, commercial manuals or automated systems to determine maintenance procedures and research parts.

* Ensures special inspections and maintenance on vehicles are performed correctly such as: corrosion control winterization, storage and shipment.

* Properly annotates all maintenance performed on prescribed forms for data collection.

* Adheres to all established safety policies and standards to include identification, use and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous wastes.

* Inspects repaired or rebuilt parts and equipment to ensure work conforms to standards.

* Inspects equipment for required modification and installation of safety devices.

* Repairs, replaces and aligns damaged body sections, upholstery and accessories.

* Practices compliance with all established safety policies and standards.

* Adheres to hazardous waste management policies and procedures ensuring collection, control and disposition of hazardous and toxic waste material accumulations.

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

US Citizenship

Must be able to obtain secret security clearance

Must provide documentation to support experience

5 years of independent or dealership training for Ford and/or GM commercial vehicles

ASE certified in general automotive repair

Qualified to troubleshoot and repair 6.5L turbo diesel engines

Trained on Tech II or Snap-On engine diagnostic scanners

 

Benefits Package:

Competitive salary and full benefits package includes health, dental, vision and company paid life insurance and 401K plan.  Paid holidays and annual vacation travel allowance.

 

Qualifying Documents:

Chronological resume

Military AFSC/MOS course certifications and civilian diplomas

DD Form 214, copy 4 (discharge certificate) if applicable

 

Interested candidates should send resumes and qualifying documents attention: Melissa Wilson at the following fax number 703.218.5230.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer