Maintenance Technician

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia.

Join us, and you'll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc. is seeking to fill the role of Maintenance Technician to work in our Johnstown, PA location. The Maintenance Technician will work both independently and with other facility personnel assisting with preventative and routine maintenance tasks on equipment and devices within the facility to support the company and specific programs as needed. This may include assisting with issues throughout KDA Inc. facilities, assisting company electricians, assisting in building warehouse fixtures, repairing failures and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. Works proactively with facilities staff, including janitors to proactively address maintenance issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble office furniture, chairs, workstations, and computer fixtures.
• Support office moves, office set-up, hanging of office supplies, or decorations.
• Assist company electrician for select jobs,
• Assist with monitoring area temperatures and humidity, security systems and fire prevention systems.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Maintain awareness and physical inspection of KDA Inc. sites. Raise concerns of facility defects to management
• Work closely with Facility Manager, using work order systems to prioritize tasks.
• Participate on project teams, as appropriate.
• Work with Facilities Team as well as the janitorial lead in solving problems and completing work orders.
• Attend & successfully complete in-house training for forklifts, man-lifts, cranes, and powered and non-powered pallet jacks.
• Maintain record keeping electronically.
• Suggest cost-effective alternatives to projects.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics preferred.
• Occasional 10-15% domestic travel to assist with IT installations and office upgrades at other KDA Inc. sites.
• Required to lift a max of 50 lbs. occasionally. Use of pallet jacks & dollies to assist with heavier loads as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High school Diploma or GED required.

CERTIFICATION(S):

• Certificates or apprenticeships in electrical, plumbing, construction, or carpentry is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPEREINCE:

• Minimum of five (5) years of prior experience performing facility maintenance, public works, or general maintenance.
• General knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations
• Familiarity with OSHA and safety considerations in manufacturing and office environment. Certificates in regard to using equipment, as appropriate.
• Good working knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Experience working from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Experience working independently and in some cases with little direction.
• Experience working in a team-based environment.

ANY ADDITIONAL, PERIODIC OR OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Close CMMS PM work orders.
• Travel to local stores to retrieve supplies or goods for the facility.

MINIMUM LEARNING TIME FOR THIS POSITION:

• 6 months(+).

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

• Concentration/attentiveness; high level of recordkeeping; read and comprehend instructions/work orders; bend/reach, hear, lift/move
• up to 50 pounds, sit, see, use of hands to handle objects, walk, ability to work with fine detail and distinguish color.

OTHER POSITION CONSIDERATIONS:

• Job Type: Full Time, Exempt.
• Location: This position operates onsite at our Johnstown, PA facility. The ability to reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required.

• Travel: Occasional 10-15% domestic travel to assist with IT installations and office upgrades at other KDA Inc. sites.
• KDA, Inc. requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and a background investigation as part of the hiring process.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance: Employer paid premiums, 100%
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Flexible Schedule

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT: "To comply with U.S. national security requirements mandated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. will consider only applicants who are U.S. Persons for this position." OR "Applicant must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing export control." "A U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee."

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.