Armored Vehicle Technician - Sterling Heights MI

Job Description BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, is hiring a Tracked Vehicle Mechanic with fabrication & paint experience to work as prototype assembler on our combat vehicles. Addressing Military‑Affiliated Job Seekers Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers are eligible to apply. Responsibilities Repairing & operating military track vehicles. AMPV or BFV Vehicle experience desired. Operation of basic fabrication & handheld tooling/machines. Experience with basic drill presses, band saws, and other standard machine‑shop equipment a plus. Systems Assembly and Integration that includes sub‑component fabrication, inspection, test, vehicle maintenance and field support tasks conducted by Sterling Heights Prototype shop personnel. Providing direct support to design engineering through the entire product development life cycle. Reading engineering drawings, sketches, samples and executing prototyping language & verbal instructions. Performing layout of vehicle repairs in depth from blueprint reading capability and handbook or technical manual data. Using hand tools and hand‑power tools; setting up and operating equipment for shearing, sawing, routing, punching, drilling, fastening and grinding. Receiving assistance and guidance on only the most complicated work. Selecting all tools and materials necessary and operating all prototype shop equipment with minimal supervision, and performing all necessary maintenance on equipment. Noting and reporting variances or discrepancies in drawings or work to the supervisor or appropriate person(s). Operating some or all BAE's existing product line and experimental vehicles both on site and at field locations. Operating forklift, overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists. Maintaining full attention to the prevention of personal injury and injury to others. Auto Req ID 475402BR Minimum Education Required Bachelors Job Category Information Technology Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities High School Diploma and eight years of relevant work experience if not military trained. US military Tracked Vehicle Crewmember/Mechanic's MOS & 4‑6 years work experience. Honorable Discharge if a Veteran. Programming CNC or Waterjet machines with Master CAM (Plus for Interview). Paint Booth Experience (Plus for Interview). Weld experience Aluminum, Steel or Both (Plus for Interview). Technical skills in the performance of assembly, integration, fabrication and testing in the evaluation, repair, and maintenance of military ground combat vehicles and other equipment. (REQUIREMENT for Interview. AMPV & Bradley Fight Vehicle Experience Desired) Application of overall mechanical, some electrical troubleshooting and component fabrication knowledge to include basic fabrication machining processes. Conformance of all products to specifications and processes. Comprehensive knowledge to manufacture, assemble, inspect and repair as appropriate. MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A SECRET CLEARANCE. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Previous experience working on military tracked or wheeled military vehicles (Requirement for Interview unless FSR Trained). Heavy diesel engine mechanics & troubleshooting experience on military tracked vehicles as a Field Service Repair Technician with weld or machinist skills may fit narrow hiring requirements. Previously held Army MOS of: 91H - Track Vehicle Repairer, or, 91P- Artillery Mechanic. Previously held USMC MOS of: 2146 - Main Battle Tank Repairer/Technician, 2147 - Light Armored Vehicle Repairer, 2141 - Assault Amphibious Vehicle Repairer. Pay Information This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract‑by‑contract basis. Location City: Sterling Heights State: Michigan Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing Affiliate Sponsor: BAE Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr