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Inspector- Howitzer 2.2 - Military Veterans

at Amentum

Purpose: Verifies and validates workmanship being performed and completed, ensuring statutory and regulatory requirements are met. Performs initial, in-progress and final inspections on documentation and weapons systems to verify competence of maintenance & repairs being performed at field and sustainment maintenance levels, relational to personnel engaged with the field and sustainment level maintenance activities for repair efforts, Breech Maintenance, Borescopes, Recoil Exercise of field artillery Paladin M109. The Inspector - Howitzer will inspect all maintenance and repair efforts of the Paladin M109-series howitzer, M992 Field Artillery Ammunition Carrier (FAAC) and the M88A2 Medium Track Recovery Vehicle for the Army Prepositioned Stocks - 2 (APS-2) contracts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to fulfill each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Oversees and or conducts inspections on different classifications of tracked vehicles/equipment at the unit level.
  • Oversees and or conducts initial inspections upon delivery of equipment and records data information for the processing of maintenance work orders troubleshoots identified faults and in-process inspections as required during the repair phase. Conducts a final inspection upon completion of maintenance repairs to ensure quality product outputs are met.
  • Prepares records of inspection/tests and make them available to the QA/QC Department.
  • Verifies procedures being used are adequate for the effective control of quality, rejects defective workmanship and materials, verifies and certifies the test results on supporting documents.
  • Provides guidance and technical assistance to shop maintenance personnel on inspection principles of workmanship, procedures to be employed, and quality of work expected.
  • Ensures compliance with government and corporate regulations, company SOPs, directives, and technical manuals to establish and maintain a quality management program.
  • Maintains cross talk with QA and LAR representatives.
  • Coordinates with Shop Supervisor when technical problems arise, and in-depth mechanical knowledge is required.
  • Cross trains when required to ensure maximum flexibility and possession of technical skills in the development and maintenance of quality programs.
  • Instills a safety-first mentality within respective work areas and a culture that achieves low accident rates and minimal lost-time injuries.
  • Adhere to ISO Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions in support of the Amentum Quality Management System.
  • Performs troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs on various pieces of tracked vehicles/equipment, both tactical and non-tactical
  • Instills a safety-first mentality within respective work areas and a culture that achieves low accident rates and minimal lost-time injuries.
  • Maintain a daily timesheet and daily manning report and ensuring times are accurate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification & Experience Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Prior military experience in US Army as MOS 91X, 91G, 91H or, 5 years of documented related work experience with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
  • 1 plus years' additional experience as a Howitzer/Track inspector is preferred.
  • Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of general quality inspection procedures, maintenance forms, records, reporting system, and management thereof.
  • Must have the ability to analyze and interpret U.S. Army Technical Manuals with relation to vehicle maintenance and repair (include preferred knowledge of the PWS, AR 750-1, DA PAM 750-8, AR 385-10, TB 43-0142, COSIS TM 38-470 Identifying, locating and ordering parts from the relevant TM.
  • Must be capable of reading, interpreting and using complex blueprints, schematic diagrams, and data tables.
  • Must be able to perform complete technical inspection of contract units and be able to determine that completed repairs comply with standards described in applicable publications.
  • Must be able to instruct and demonstrate correct maintenance techniques and procedures.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
  • Must be able to meet and maintain all base access security requirements.
  • Must be able to meet and maintain all Logistics Information System (LIS) access requirements (Common Access Card).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a US Passport.

Specialized knowledge and skills:
  • Experienced in the using the Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-A).
  • Experienced in the using the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Unique Logistics Support Applications (TULSA) and Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW).
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Additional Requirements:

1) LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Valid driver's license is required.

2) PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Stooping, sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds by themselves-51+ with the assistance of another person, touching dexterity (hand and finger), carrying, clear seeing-general, close vision, color perception, clear speech, driving vehicle, moving objects.
  • Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively up to a 48-hour work week.
  • Must be able to endure long hours (overtime as required).

3) WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to situations where risk of electrical shock and vibration exist. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  • May be required to deploy on missions on short notice at the direction of the PMO.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg

Amentum

Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.

We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems. 

We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!

Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.

Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.

What happens after I apply? 

First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate. 

 

 

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