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OPTICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIRER (TITLE 32)

Draper, Utah, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30.63/hr - $35.74/hr

The Department of the Army is seeking an Optical Instrument Repairer (Title 32) to work in Draper, UT. This position involves repairing, modifying, and maintaining complex optical instruments and providing technical support to military units.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Repairs, modifies, overhauls, inspects, troubleshoots, tests, adjusts, and cleans the optics and supporting mechanical and electrical elements of complex panoramic telescopes. These contain offset prism assemblies, fire control instruments and a wide variety of less complex instruments and devices such as transits, theodolites, aiming circles, binoculars, searchlights, gunner's quadrants, compasses, periscopes, telescopes, and mounts, surveying sets, and fire direction sets

Visually inspects optical instrument equipment and operates mechanisms to determine serviceability, damaged or worn parts, and malfunctions

Disassembles equipment; examines for serviceability using precision measuring instruments and special tools; checks lenses and prisms for aberrations; replaces worn or defective parts; reassembles, adjusts, and tests for alignment, collimation, and operations

Interprets and applies special modifications in accordance with prescribed Modification Work Orders (MWO'S). Inspects, cleans and makes minimal repairs to the more complex optical devices such as ballistic computing range-finders; L.A.S.E.R. range finders and designators hermetically sealed, full field coincidence image fire control range-finders; and articulated telescopes containing offset prism assemblies, eyepiece assemblies, articulated joint assemblies and erector assemblies

Refers to a variety of technical manuals to obtain proper setup and testing procedures

Uses special fixtures, testing, and measuring equipment such as telescope and azimuth test fixtures, binocular collimator fixture, surface plate, micrometers, dial indicators, and depth gauges, for adjusting and testing optical instruments and devices

Abides by safety precautions when working with compressors, hoses, and tank testing equipment

Analyzes and tests continuity of electrical circuits by utilizing test equipment such as ohmmeter, voltmeter, and multi-voltage test set

Required to inspect, diagnose, and repair high voltage power sources used with night vision devices, aware of the hazards involved in checking high voltage circuits

Serves as a commodity inspector during technical inspections, Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) or Maintenance Assistance and (MAIT) Instruction Team

Provides technical advice and assistance to units and field maintenance shops throughout the state

Troubleshoots and makes on-the-spot corrections, repairs, and adjustments when possible. Instructs unit personnel in the proper operation and maintenance procedures for care, use, adjustment, and storage of equipment being inspected

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Optical theoryRepairing optical equipmentDiagnosing malfunctionsUsing measuring equipmentInterpreting technical manualsBlueprint interpretationMechanical skillsElectrical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Military membership in the UTARNG is required

Applicants must be willing and eligible to immediately enlist in or transfer to the Utah Army National Guard

Candidates must have a valid state driver's license and military driver's license

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire

National Guard Membership is required

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required

The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission

Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position

Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit

Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the ability to apply knowledge of optical theory and construction principles in order to test, repair, align, and collimate a variety of complex optical equipment

Experience which demonstrates the ability to understand and apply instructions, and specifications; and interpret blueprints and diagrams of optical paths and mechanical linkages

Experience using hand and power tools common to an optical shop

Experience or training repairing, rebuilding, overhauling systems and components of optical instrument equipment

Experience in diagnosing malfunction in determining remedy where complex relationships exist among optical systems and supporting mechanical and electrical systems

Experience in the use of a variety of measuring and testing equipment

Experience interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, schematics and work orders