Prototype Vehicle Assembly

Prototype Vehicle Assembly Technician

Slidell, LA

$25.00 - $30.00/Hour

All shifts available; ability to work OT on Weekends

We are hiring a Prototype Vehicle Assembly Technician in Slidell, LA for an immediate, temporary assignment supporting the assembly, integration, and modification of prototype military combat vehicles and vehicle systems. This role pays $25.00-$30.00 per hour , is open to candidates available for all shifts, and offers weekend overtime opportunities; qualified candidates should have 5+ years of prototype component and vehicle assembly experience with expertise in diesel engines or heavy vehicles, blueprint interpretation, mechanical assembly, and military vehicle systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble prototype military combat vehicles, components, and systems in support of engineering, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Perform heavy mechanical assembly of major vehicle systems, including chassis, turrets, weapon systems, armor systems, drive systems, and power packs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, 3D models, manuals, specifications, sketches, job orders, and planning documents.
• Perform vehicle and component assembly from design drawings and written or verbal work instructions.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, magnetic drills, grinders, and other equipment required for vehicle assembly.
• Perform assembly operations in accordance with established safety requirements.
• Adapt to engineering changes, prototype modifications, and rework requirements during assembly.
• Provide input on design, manufacturability, and assembly process improvements.
• Perform assigned assembly activities independently as required.
• Support quality and continuous improvement throughout prototype vehicle assembly activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in prototype component assembly and vehicle assembly.
• Diesel engine mechanic and/or heavy vehicle assembly experience.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, magnetic drills, grinders, and related assembly equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, sketches, job orders, planning documents, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform assembly tasks from design drawings and written or verbal work instructions.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks, employment verification, reference checks, physical examination, and controlled substance testing.
• Ability to work on-site in Slidell, LA and be flexible to support all shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military vehicle assembly or military vehicle modification experience.
• Basic knowledge of diesel power pack operation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with high-voltage electrical systems and vehicle electrical harness installation.
• Fork truck, crane, and basic machine shop equipment experience with applicable certifications.
• Steel and aluminum welding experience with certification.
• Material surface preparation and spray-painting experience.
• Experience driving or operating military vehicles.
• ASE mechanic certification, CDL, fork truck certification, or crane operation certification.
• Welding certification.