Light Armor Range Technician (LART)

Job Title: Light Armor Range Technician (LART)
Classification: Union-2424
Job Description:
Dalcom Engineering, partnering with TRAX International, is seeking a Light Armor Range Technician (LART), to support our Nation's Warfighter for Aberdeen Test Support Services (ATSS) at the Aberdeen Test Center (ATC).
Performs a variety of tasks associated with armor testing and firing programs, including setup, transporting items, operating, and firing weapons ranging from small arms to large caliber, taking measurements, and clean-up. Tasks are manual and mechanical in support of testing personal protective equipment, armor, weapons, ammunition, weapon related equipment, and simulation testing. Tasks include setting up and taking down range equipment and instrumentation, clay working, preparing test items for testing; loading, firing, and unloading weapons; loading and unloading ammunition; cleaning weapons and equipment; and assembling and disassembling weapons and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a broad range of duties in connection with the provision of ammunition assembly, disassembly, and modification.
• Custom loads ammunition to include domestic and foreign, standard, and nonstandard, small arms ammunition, artillery ammunition, and tank ammunition.
• Ensures quality control is met and maintained during all phases of testing.
• Operates computer equipment to maintain an ammunition inventory and a continuous audit trail of ammunition assets.
• Provides full range of ammunition and explosives accountability functions, including physical inventories, data input and output, compatibility storage, research, ammunition warehousing, and similar functions.
• Supports preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and participates in Hazard Analysis Working Groups (HAWGs) for test processes and modifications.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Performs operator level maintenance on weapon systems and related test equipment.
• Duties may include repairing target fixtures, gun mounts, velocity measurement equipment, laser designators, mount assemblies and fire control support equipment; repairing and maintaining artillery, tank systems, and infantry weapons; cleaning and lubricating gun barrels, sights, and other firing system components; testing and adjusting weapons; and diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions in fire control systems, weapons, and related equipment. Performs various measurements on test items and equipment such as weights, dimensions, temperature, and clay calibration drop depth readings.
• Prepares, operates, adjusts, and maintains ammunition processing equipment, such as hydraulic presses, crimping machines, bullet pull machines, resizing presses, and primer insertion/removal machines.
• Operates automated digital weighing equipment, and remote video monitoring and recording equipment.
• Uses various measuring devices and gauges. Uses a variety of hand tools, paints, stencils, and cleaning materials.
• Records maintenance related data and test data from range instrumentation.
• Performs data analysis and reports test results.
• Takes routine digital still images and video imagery of test operations where basic event documentation is required.

Pay Rate: $48.43/hour

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must have 5 yr. applicable experience firing weapons or equivalent test and evaluation range experience.
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability.
•  Must possess basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Shall possess an Ammunition Certification Level I with a C and/or E endorsement, in accordance with ATC Regulation 350-8, within 6 months of employment.
• Shall possess a license to operate forklift(s) and other required support equipment.
• Shall possess a clearance for unaccompanied access to Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) within 6 months of employment.
• Must complete LART Training and Certification Program
• Shall be Respiratory Protection qualified, to include medical screening, fit checks, and Respiratory Protection Training.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The work of this position is performed in the field where you are subject to the environment and sometimes in an environmentally controlled office environment.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to ascend and descend equipment.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

Terms of Employment and Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background check.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
• Every Other Friday Off Work Schedule 
• Medical, Dental & Vison (Individual & Family Plans Available) 
• Pension
• 401K (No Company Match)
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance 

Although not a job requirement, Dalcom is particularly interested in job candidates that live in a HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) qualified county or census tract.