ELECTRONICS MECHANIC - TITLE 32

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This position is for an Electronics Mechanic, Position Description Number D1205000 in the Joint Force Headquarters-Georgia, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility CSMS North located in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership.

Area of Consideration: Open to current on-board members of the Georgia Army National Guard.

Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy.

DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY.

Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume. Military Grades: E1 - CW2 Compatible Military Assignments: Non-specific.

General Experience: Candidate must possess experience or training which demonstrates the applicants knowledge of electrical or electronic theory, knowledge of common testing procedures, skill in the use of hand tools of the electronics trade, and skill in reading schematics.

Specialized Experience: Candidate must possess 18 months specialized experience or training in utilizing principles, basic functions and application of theory of electronic systems or equipment; experience in diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems; experience in making mechanical repairs that required the use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment; experience in using complex test equipment such as deviation meters, complex special test panels, etc.; experience which demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

Physical Effort: Work requires frequent lifting and carrying of unassisted items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Required to lift and carry items weighing more than 40 pounds with the help of material handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.

Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Climbing and working in high places may be required.

Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components.

Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas.

Work may be in high and restricted places, under conditions of heat and cold, and/or outside in inclement weather. Exposed to the possibility of electric shock, burns, and to cuts and bruises.

Major Duties:

As an Electronics Mechanic, WG-2604-11, you will: Perform functional tests, analyze performance and malfunctions, remove, install, test, maintain, modify, perform alignments and troubleshoot the electronic, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic assemblies, modules, and interconnecting cables of a variety of combat and tactical equipment to include the M1 series main battle tank, M2/3 series Bradley fighting vehicle, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), TOW Missile System and the ATACMS Launch Loader Module (LLM).

Utilize Integrated Family Test Equipment (IFTE), Built In Test Equipment (BITE) and break out boxes (BOB) for fault isolation, verification, or adjustment of assemblies and modules.

Repair or replace chassis mounted components on Unit Under Test (UUT).

Perform Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) operations for fault isolation on LLM electronic modules, circuit cards, and assemblies to component level.

Replace faulty components on UUT printed circuit boards and power distribution systems.

Utilize oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multi-meters, and other test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions.

Troubleshoot and repair launch pod/container (LP/C), trainer rocket simulator modules, Missiles/Launchers Pod Assembly (M/LPA), trainer missile simulator modules, and various like items.

Troubleshoot carrier electrical and power distributions systems as an integrated subsystem of the weapon system or equipment being repaired.

Isolate faulty assemblies, cables, wiring harnesses and modules to component level for repair or replacement.

Insure proper integration of information between carrier, Fire Control System (FCS), vehicle and equipment hydraulic and mechanical systems, secure digital communications system, and intercommunications system.

Install equipment modifications to system per technical work orders. Perform initial and final checks and may perform inspections when required of designated systems.

May act as quality assurance/control inspector for other mechanics' work.

Determine deficiencies in troubleshooting procedures for the equipment being repaired and make recommendations for corrective action to technical manuals.

Perform field and limited sustainment maintenance to include installation, routine maintenance, repair, and overhaul of fixed and mobile operational communication and electronics systems, e.g., shelter mounted AM radio and teletype systems, shelter mounted single side band radio and teletype systems, shelter mounted radio relay and terminal systems, complex radar systems, interrogators, gun, rocket, and missile fire control, directional and digital computer systems, peripheral equipment, and related test equipment, and Modification Table Of Equipment (MTOE) authorized automation equipment.

Repair, align, and adjust missile guidance control systems, infrared night vision sights, optical sights, and traversing units.

Remove and replace defective electrical, electronic, and mechanical components. Conduct inspections, diagnose nature and extent of equipment malfunction.

Determine whether equipment may be economically repaired or declared unserviceable, and perform required maintenance to restore to a serviceable condition various types of tactical computers, radio sets, and similar items.

Repair or salvage defective components.

Isolate and diagnose cause of circuit/component malfunction using signal string lists, schematics, standard, special, and electronic Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) or repair equipment.

Use associated field maintenance equipment in analytical maintenance procedures. Interpret complex schematic diagrams.

Must exercise a high degree of judgment regarding methods and procedures for completing assignments, which may involve extending the use of conventional tools and equipment and improving changes to techniques, and procedures to reach specified parameters when factors such as temperature extremes, aging of equipment, or modification of circuits have changed operating conditions.

Install and apply equipment modifications when directed.

Use various types of test equipment to include systems test sets and stands such as AN/GRM-122s, frequency meters, standing wave indicators, oscillators, ohmmeters, voltmeters, resistance bridges, and signal generators to localize trouble by component unit, by circuit within a component, and by element of a circuit.

Use special and common hand tools, power tools, and gauges to make intricate repairs. Fabricate items and parts for repair of mechanical and electronic equipment.

Perform administrative functions in establishing and maintaining maintenance records on equipment maintained or repaired. Assist in the preparation of requests for required repair parts.

Perform other duties as assigned.