This is an IBEW Union Position – Hourly Rate is $36.42

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The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Directorate to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the MASR supervisor (Mech, Rigg, CMEC, Millwright shop). All work will be performed with a high standard of quality and professionalism.  All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

Responsibilities:

- Lifting and transporting various large objects using lifting and rigging equipment

- Operating mobile and overhead cranes, forklifts, dollies, slings, shackles, come-a-longs, hoists, jacks, and assorted handle tools

- Knowledgeable of local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations to safely rig and move objects

- Must be able to obtain certification to operate various types of equipment to include forklifts, vehicles of various sizes, and overhead cranes

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship required. Six years of experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training in a designated field, craft, or trade that can be documented by a certificate or diploma from a reputable organization, school, or trade program.

Knowledgeable of local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations to safely rig and move objects.

Must be able to obtain certification to operate various types of equipment to include forklifts, vehicles of various sizes, and overhead cranes.

Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is advantageous.

Must be able to effectively communicate well with others.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Mechanical Shop (20%) All safety rules and regulations must always be followed without exception.

Travel between shop and various facilities is required (<10%)

Physical Requirements:

Visual and physical (hands on) contact of rigging related systems, hardware, articles.

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs. (20%)

Body mobility (60%), and correct vision (100%).

Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

Equipment and Machines:

Standard office equipment - PC, telephone, fax, copier, etc. (10%)

Safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as fall protection equipment and general PPE

Operating Forklift, Overhead Cranes, Mobile Crane, Sling, Hoist, and Hand Tools

Attendance:

Regular attendance is mandatory (100%)

Overtime/work outside normal schedule required

Other Essential Functions

• U.S. Citizenship required. 
• Valid Real ID compliant identification – www.dhs.gov/real-id
• Must be able to pass and maintain a NASA background check
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
• The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.
• Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

Compensation Details:

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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