Defense Vehicles Technician - Iveco Defense USA

Job Description

Job Description

Iveco Defense Vehicles designs and produces vehicles for military and civil protection applications. Iveco Defense Vehicles, headquartered in Bolzano, provides a product portfolio comprised of four segments: heavy vehicles for logistics, tactical vehicles, protected vehicles, and multi-role vehicles.

Iveco Defense Vehicles are built on cutting-edge anti-ballistic, anti-mine, and other life-saving technology, ensuring maximum mobility in the most difficult environments.

The Defense Vehicle Technician must perform failure analysis, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of tactical vehicle assemblies and subassemblies. He/she will report to the Production Supervisor. This is a salary, non-exempt position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Comply with standard shop safety programs.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.
• Report any non-conformities identified through dynamic checks via standard computer systems and forms.
• Repair fuel systems, electrical systems, diesel engines, cooling systems, transmissions, brake systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, and auxiliary drives.
• Conduct assembly and subassembly tests to verify compliance with the specific work instructions and provide correct functionality.
• Operates shop equipment including cranes, compressors, presses, grinders, and heavy hand tools.
• Lifts, moves and/or installs heavy parts and assemblies safely, using basic tooling and PPE.
• Utilize various computer software programs to record the results of rework and testing and transmitting required data.
• Provide support at partner’s facility for rework activities on an as needed basis.
• Retrofit equipment both on site and in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least 3 years actual and recent experience in repairing and maintaining automotive, heavy-duty trucks, tractors, or tactical vehicles.
• Technical certificate/degree in Diesel Mechanics, Electro-Mechanical engineering, etc. preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical systems aptitude.
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of standard materials, tools and equipment and skill in the use and care of tools.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly cycles.
• Preferred areas of experience may be with automotive, heavy-duty trucks, tractors, or tactical vehicles.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50+ lbs., bend, and twist, move, transport items such as boxes and palettes.
• Ability to safely stoop, kneel, crouch as needed.
• Ability to communicate in potentially loud environments.
• Willing to work various shifts and adapt to work hour changes to meet customer needs.
• Availability for occasional travel for field assignments.
• Must be a US Citizen.

EEO Statement

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