Fabrication Technician

The Fabrication Technician - Lead maintains packs and inventories prefabricated modular metal soft wall/hard wall structures, wooden, masonry and associated equipment. Performs sheet metal skin repairs to shelter equipment and fabricates repairs to components of shelter and utility systems. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Repairs, inspects, fabricates, cleans, operates, maintains, corrosion controls and reconstitutes Bear order of Battle (BOB) assets/equipment in accordance with Maintenance Action Sheets, Technical Orders, Manuals, Checklists, Regulations, Maintenance Action Sheets and Unit Type Code (UTC) Configuration listings.
• Performs inspections, maintenance and repairs on ferrous and non-ferrous metal prefabricated shelter structures to include the assembly and dismantling of shelters.
• Implements sheet metal repair schemes to container internal and external skins. Orders and fits replacement structural components.
• Performs repair tasks including the fabrication of patches, minor panel beating and filling, the replacement of riveted nuts, cam locks and hi-loc rivets and nut plates.
• Prepares and completes documentation including Work Orders, USAF Supply and Amentum forms and updates Maximo.
• Prepares assets/equipment for air/sea/road haul shipments IAW Technical Orders, Manuals, Checklist, Regulations, Maintenance Action Sheets and UTC Configuration listings.
• Performs servicing and/or maintenance of in-use assets as required.
• Repairs, inspects, cleans, operates and maintains contingency plumbing facilities such as Laundry, Kitchen, Latrines and Showers.
• Fabricates and repairs wooden storage and shipping containers and supports related trades in all aspects pertaining to sheet metal and carpentry requirements.
• May be required to assist in other departments when directed or requested to accomplish a specific task or project.
• Performs other skilled or unskilled jobs as directed by the Supervisor and/or as directed by Amentum/USAF tasking.
• Performs Temporary Duty (TDY) in the Area of Operations as required by USAF Amentum tasking.
• Ensures all tools, personnel protective equipment and clothing issued remain safe, secure and serviceable, reporting any deficiencies.
• Conforms to Amentum/USAF safety, hazardous materials and quality standards.
• Assists in the erection, construction and operation of BOB shelter systems and associated equipment to support real world exercises and contingencies.
• Responsible for coordinating with other departments outside of Bear Base for support functions.
• Responsible for coordinating and directing day to day maintenance operations and ensuring personnel are performing to their maximum capability.
• Conducts on-the-job (OJT) training for his assigned staff on assigned equipment. In addition, trains his staff of safety, Safety Data Sheets, security awareness and other subjects in accordance with appropriate Plans. Prepares and updates training records.
• Responsible for ensuring all technicians adhere to prescribed quality, environmental safety standards.
• Perform pre, during and final quality inspections on equipment that is in the production process.
• Completes quality documentation on inspections accomplished within the work center.
• Reports any situations that affect production capability and output that cannot be resolved at the work center level to the Power Generation Supervisor.
• Adheres to applicable USAF/Amentum/Host Nation/AFOSH/OSHA Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Utilizes equipment manuals to identify required parts and provide necessary information to complete supply requisitions.
• Prepares and submits Quality Deficiency Reports, Material Deficiency Reports and incorporates Technical Orders Changes as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at an intermediate level.
• Must be able to read and understand technical data, measurements and engineering drawings for construction, repair of portable building facilities and operating instructions pertaining to Civil Engineering and BOB assets and related equipment or similar Department of Defense Agencies Contingency System preferred.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• May be required to operate material handling equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of Military or civilian experience in the field of structural/facilities maintenance required.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maximo experience preferred.
• At least four years' experience in Fabrication or engineering field at supervisory level preferred.
• Hands-on experience with BOB assets or similar Department of Defense Agencies Contingency Systems preferred.