Purpose andScope:

The Fabrication Technicianmaintains,packs and inventories prefabricated modular metal soft wall / hard wall structures, wooden, masonry and associated equipment. Performs sheet metal skin repairs to shelter equipment and fabricates repairs to components of shelter and utility systems. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Repairs, inspects, fabricates, cleans, operates, maintains, corrosion controls, and reconstitutes BEAR order of Battle (BOB) assets/equipment in accordance with Maintenance Action Sheets, Technical Orders, Manuals, Checklists, Regulations, Maintenance Action Sheets, and Unit Type Code (UTC) Configuration listings.
• Performs inspections,maintenanceand repairs on ferrous and non-ferrous metal prefabricated shelter structures to include the assembly and dismantling of shelters.
• Implements sheet metal repair schemes to container internal and external skins. Orders, and fits replacement structural components.
• Performs repair tasks including the fabrication of patches, minor panel beating, and filling, the replacement of riveted nuts, cam locks and hi-loc rivets and nut plates.
• Prepares and completes documentation including Work Orders, USAF Supply, and company forms and updates Maximo.
• Prepares assets/equipment for air/sea/road haul shipments IAW Technical Orders, Manuals, Checklist, Regulations, MaintenanceAction Sheets and UTC Configuration listings.
• Performs servicing and/or maintenance of in-use assets asrequired
• Repairs, inspects, cleans,operatesand maintain contingency plumbing facilities such as Laundry, Kitchen, Latrines and Showers.
• Fabricates and repairs wooden storage and shipping containers and supports related trades in all aspectspertaining tosheet metal and carpentry requirements.
• May berequiredtoassistin other departments when directed or requested toaccomplisha specific task or project.
• Performs other skilled or unskilled jobs as directed by the Supervisor.
• Performs Temporary Duty (TDY) in the Area of Operations as required by USAF tasking.
• Operates material handling equipment asrequired
• Ensures all tools, personnel protective equipment and clothing issued remain safe, secure, and serviceable, reporting any deficiencies.
• Conforms to Amentum and USAFE safety, hazardous materials, and quality standards.
• Assistsin the erection, construction and operation of BEAR shelter systems and associated equipment to support real world exercises and contingencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read, and write English at a beginner level.
• Must be able to read and understand technical data, measurements and engineering drawings for construction, repair of portable building facilities and operating instructionspertaining toCivil Engineering and BOB assets and related equipment or similar Department of Defense Agencies Contingency Systems preferred.
• Maximo experience preferred.
• Mustpossessa valid home country driver’s license and ability to obtain host nation driver’s license.
• Must be able tooperatematerial handling equipment.
• Must be able to speak,readand write English.
• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance.
• NOTE: U.S. Citizenshipis required toobtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Work ismainly performedoutdoors in all types of weather, and employee may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperaturesEmployee will also work in an environment that is moderately lighted,heated,and ventilated, is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruises from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers in shop area. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required towalk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employeeis occasionally required tosit,climb,or balance, and taste or smell. Frequently lifts items weighing 40-45 pounds and occasionallyin excess of50 pounds. The employee isfrequentlyexposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Communication with supervisors, coworkers, vendors and representatives from other Departments or locations toestablishand maintain effective working relationships, and accept information to develop repair procedures, perform welding and fabrication functions. Communication may require multiple styles including orally, written, or electronically (e-mail), or at times a combination of several forms. Requires the ability to provideaccuratewritten repair estimates including labor, material, and estimate time of completion.Assistsin training coworkers in repair and/or metal fabrication.