General Maintenance Mechanic

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Elbit America is a leading provider of high‑performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.

(NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high‑technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit  or follow us on You Tube.

Elbit America’s Warfighter Systems business is rooted in the heart of Virginia’s Roanoke Valley, surrounded by scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The work we perform plays a direct role in national security.

The anticipated schedule is 3rd shift (10:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning). General maintenance is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of both production and facility related equipment.

• Good mechanical aptitude, strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment in compliance with EPA standard using refrigeration recovery system.
• Installation, maintenance of production and facilities equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance: change belts, grease bearings, alignments and wire electrical motors including low voltage, 120V, 240V, 277V, 480V.
• Complete inspections and logs as required.
• Proper handling of universal/hazardous waste; complete per EHS guidelines.
• Perform outside custodial duties such as snow removal and application of salt melt.
• Perform inventory of equipment spare parts.
• Experience using various hand and power tools, multimeter, freight recovery system, air flow instrumentation, etc.

• 3–5 years of proven general maintenance experience AND/OR technical certifications, electrical journeyman license, EPA 608 Freon recovery certification.
• Industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player, ability to work with other groups to complete tasks.
• Candidate must be able to lift 25–30 pounds.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

• Lower cost of living.
• Family‑friendly area.
• Career and economic growth.
• Scenic beauty.
• Outdoor enthusiast’s dream.

• 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and 401(k) program.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic life insurance and additional life & AD&D insurances available.
• Flexible vacation & PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Voluntary benefits: longer‑term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare supplement available for military retirees.

This job description does not list all duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal‑opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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