Motor Vehicle Mechanic Machinist

Repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks, or tractors. Work involves most of the following: Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required; replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves; rebuilding carburetors; overhauling transmissions; and repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems. In general, the work of the Motor Vehicle Mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent. Required to transport equipment and set up remote test sites. Additionally, produces replacement parts and new parts in making repairs of metal parts of mechanical equipment. Work involves most of the following: interpreting written instructions and specifications, planning and laying out of work, using a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments, and setting up and operating standard machine tools. Responsible for the shaping of metal parts to close tolerances, making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds of machining; knowledge of the working properties of the common metals, selecting standard materials, parts, and equipment required for this work; and fitting and assembling parts into mechanical equipment. In general, the machinist's work normally requires rounded training in machine-shop practice, usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions in gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment; Repair, rebuild, or overhaul major vehicle assemblies including engines, transmissions and drivetrains, fuel systems and fuel injection systems, ignition and electrical systems, brake systems and suspension components, steering systems; Replace worn, damaged, or defective components such as piston rings, bearings, seals, gaskets, and valves; Grind and adjust valves and perform engine tuning and performance adjustments; Rebuild carburetors, injectors, and related fuel system components; Perform preventive maintenance inspections and servicing; Conduct operational testing to verify proper functioning following repairs; Operate government or contractor vehicles to transport equipment, tools, and materials; Support setup, teardown, and relocation of equipment at remote test sites and field environments; Perform field-level troubleshooting and repair of vehicles and mechanical equipment; Fabricate replacement parts and components; Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and written instructions; Plan machining operations including selection of materials, tooling, feeds, and speeds; Set up and operate standard machine tools including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and other standard machine shop equipment; Shape metal parts to required tolerances and specifications; Fit, assemble, and align machined parts; Modify or fabricate specialized tools, fixtures, or components; Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring devices; Verify dimensional accuracy and tolerances; Inspect mechanical systems and fabricated components; Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and repair documentation; Maintain tools, machine shop equipment, and maintenance equipment in safe and operational condition

Requirements

Requires a Secret security clearance; One of the following: Completion of a formal apprenticeship program in automotive repair, diesel mechanics, machinist trade, or related field OR Technical school training in automotive repair, diesel mechanics, or machining; Military training in vehicle maintenance or machinist specialty; High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant vehicle maintenance and machining experience; Minimum of four (4) years of experience in motor vehicle maintenance and repair; Demonstrated experience diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding vehicle systems and assemblies; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team; Strong organizational and documentation skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing machining and fabrication tasks preferred; Experience operating machine shop equipment including lathes and milling machines preferred; Experience supporting military, test range, or heavy equipment maintenance operations preferred; Experience supporting field operations and remote site work preferred; CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent certifications; Microsoft, Linux, or VMware certifications; DoD cybersecurity requirements including RMF and STIG compliance; Experience supporting test range instrumentation or engineering systems