Ordnance Mechanic Associate

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* Description:

** This classification requires the performance of varied work assignments associated with post DD250 final assembly and subassembly of missiles as well as tasks associated with processing their designated reentry bodies

Perform various maintenance, handling, receipt/shipment, and storage tasks associated with Trident II missiles  Conduct mate/demate operations in the vertical missile processing building and the service unit  Ensure strict procedural compliance is adhered to

Become certified and act as an Ordnance Mechanic in the Vertical Missile Packaging Building and during Service Unit/Missile Service Unit Operations  Position involves daily interface with various customer organizations including Navy, Marine Corps, contractors, and civil service personnel  Good communication skills, both orally and written are necessary  Occasional shift work will be required  Work with technical assistance and guidance  Work with progressively less guidance and instruction as knowledge, skill, and experience in classification increases

Assist in/and or perform the determination of the sequence of events and equipment required to perform any post DD250 final assembly and disassembly tasks related to missile operations such as package, unpackage, modification, repair, checkout, testing, movement, removal and installation of mechanical and electrical components, mate and demate of reentry bodies and related operations

Assist in the performance of missile preset testing involving connection to and operation of missile checkout equipment

Perform authorized repairs, component replacement, test, checkout and inspection of reentry bodies

Assist in/and or perform the operation of all equipment required to position major vehicle components and support equipment and make alterations and repairs to support and/or handling equipment

Perform classified courier responsibilities

Assist in/and or perform duties associated with management of the nuclear weapons COSAL system, such as initiating requisitions, inventory control, etc

While in this classification, demonstrate the ability to independently perform the work described in the Ordnance Mechanic Senior classification

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Possess an elementary knowledge of product final assembly, disassembly, handling, and testing typically gained through a minimum of 12 months experience in an industrial environment or equivalent

 Familiarity in procedural disciplines and ability to follow a set of instructions

 Possess mechanical aptitude and the ability to use general purpose hand tools

 Skilled in the use of computers and ability to learn new computer applications

 Ability to qualify for and maintain certifications/qualifications and/or licenses to perform assigned duties

 Ability to meet and maintain the requirements of the Personnel Reliability Program  PRP  

 Physical requirements include: frequent prolonged standing, ability to climb vertical ladders, manual lifting of up to 45 pounds, and ability to pass a pre employment physical exam and drug screen

 Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

 Demonstrated mechanical abilities should be considerable and readily apparent through the description of prior job experience

 Must be willing to work around missile body sections, ordnance, and radiation producing devices and work swing and graveyard shifts as required to support operational commitments

 Minimum of a High School education

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Skills:

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* Proven record of safe work practices

 Previous experience safely performing detailed work to exacting standards

 Ability to read and safely follow detailed technical drawings, procedures, and specifications

 Possess an adequate knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance systems

 Knowledge of basic computer skills

 Demonstrated ability to work in teams, high level of personal attributes/qualities, motivational fit

 Working knowledge of VMPB and Service Unit/Missile Service Unit operations/

 FBM program experience and knowledge of Lockheed Martin SWFLANT business operations is a plus

 Current or previous Top Secret clearance

 Currently or…