Maintenance Specialist

About Company:

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

What We Offer:

Growth & Development:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.
  

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more available the first of the month after date of hire
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly, 401k as well as EAPs
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PTVO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

About the Role:

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for vehicle and machinery maintenance and inspection. Maintains and repairs the facility's structure, equipment and grounds, including plumbing, electrical and HVACR.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs day-to-day repairs and skilled trades work, such as maintenance on environmental chambers, vehicles, machinery, shakers and amplifiers
• Works with manufacturing or process engineering in the installation or repair of building plumbing and wiring required in the production process
• Makes periodic or special inspections of the premise to determine repair work necessary
• Works from blueprints, drawings or rough sketches
• May perform carpentry or painting in the construction, repair or alteration of structures such as walls, roofs or office fixtures
• May perform Safety Training
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform certain recurring work independently
• Ability to perform repairs and maintenance, such as environmental chambers, vehicles, machinery, shakers and amplifiers
• Ability to maintain record management of stock room supplies, equipment, etc.
• Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Skilled in electrical systems and general maintenance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience in related area

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT:

It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

recruitingteam@nts.com