Maintenance Trades Helper; Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Trades Helper (Maintenance Technician, I) Position Location St. Inigoes, MD

The MIL Corporation is seeking a motivated Maintenance Trades Helper (Maintenance Technician, I) to support engineering, prototyping, fabrication, maintenance, and production operations at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), St. Inigoes, Maryland.

This entry-level position is designed for individuals who are interested in developing skills across multiple skilled trades while working alongside experienced craftsmen, technicians, and engineers. The selected candidate may assist with sheet metal fabrication, welding support, machining operations, fiberglass work, facility maintenance, inventory management, material handling, and general shop operations in support of Department of Defense and Naval Aviation programs.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and interested in building a long-term career in the skilled trades, manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial support fields.

This position currently requires an onsite schedule and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company and contract requirements.

• Assist skilled trades personnel with fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and modification activities.
• Support sheet metal, welding, machining, fiberglass, and general maintenance operations as assigned.
• Perform basic shop support duties including cleaning, organizing, stocking, and maintaining work areas.
• Assist with measuring, cutting, drilling, grinding, fitting, assembling, and finishing components and materials.
• Support fabrication of prototype, developmental, and production hardware for Navy and Government customers.
• Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance of facilities, equipment, machinery, and shop infrastructure.
• Help maintain and organize tools, equipment, consumables, and shop supplies.
• Receive, store, issue, and track materials, parts, hardware, and inventory items.
• Assist with inventory counts, material accountability, and stock replenishment activities.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, pallet jacks, and shop equipment as authorized and trained.
• Support material handling, shipping, receiving, and transportation of equipment and materials.
  
  Learn to read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and technical documentation.
• Assist with inspections, quality checks, and documentation under the guidance of senior personnel.
• Work closely with engineers, machinists, welders, fabricators, maintenance personnel, and technicians to complete assigned tasks.
• Follow established manufacturing processes, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Participate in on-the-job training to develop proficiency in one or more skilled trades.
• Participate in safety meetings and comply with OSHA, Navy, DoD, and company safety requirements.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Local travel within Southern Maryland may occasionally be required.

Occasional travel may be required to support project activities.

Anticipated travel is less than 10% annually.

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or skilled trades
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and power tools
• Willingness to learn sheet metal fabrication techniques and shop operations
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Basic math skills, including measuring and working with fractions and decimals
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties involving standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working in shop environments
• Valid driver's license

• Previous experience as a laborer, helper, shop assistant, maintenance worker, or apprentice
• Vocational, technical school, trade school, or shop class experience
• Familiarity with hand tools, measuring tools, and basic fabrication practices
• Experience working in manufacturing, maintenance, construction, automotive, or industrial environments
• Basic blueprint-reading skills
• Experience using drills, saws, grinders, or other shop equipment
• Experience supporting military, aviation, or government programs
• OSHA 10-hour certification or similar safety training

High School Diploma or GED required.

Completion of a formal vocational training, technical school, military…