Appliance Mechanic, DFAC - Fort Hood TX

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description
Akima Facilities Operations is looking for an Appliance Mechanic. Come join this dynamic team and be part of this critical mission! Apply today!


Responsibilities

Installs, services and repairs stoves, refrigerators, dishwashing machines, and other electrical household or commercial appliances, using hand tools, test equipment and following wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications.
Connects appliance to power source and test meters, such as wattmeter, ammeter, or voltmeter, observes readings on meters and graphic recorders, examines appliance during operating cycle to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks and loose parts, and disassembles appliances and examines mechanical and electrical parts.
Traces electrical circuits, following diagram and locates shorts and grounds, using ohmmeter, calibrates timers, thermostats and adjusts contact points, and cleans and washes parts, using wire brush, buffer, and solvent to remove carbon, grease and dust.
Replaces worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers and defective wiring, repairs and adjusts appliance motors, reassembles appliance, adjusts pulleys and lubricates moving parts, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of 6+ years' experience in appliance repair.
Must be experienced user with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have the ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 investigation and obtain/maintain a CAC.
Must have the ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.

Desired Qualifications:

CFESA Certification.
GCSS-A Production Control Experience.
Valid Driver’s License.
Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement.
A minimum of a High School Diploma / GED.
Physical Demands:

Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel to perform job tasks. May perform other tasks as assigned.
Must be able to work in cold, hot, damp or wet environments based on location of appliance equipment. 
Pay and Benefits:

Hourly Compensation: $24.43.
Hourly Health & Welfare: $5.09.