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Mechanic - Buffalo (multiple positions)

Posted 07/25/2008

Location: Ladson/Summerville, SC

Department: Manufacturing - Buffalo Integration

Requisition #: FP08BI08

Salary/Pay: HG6

Position Responsibilities
Disassemble and install major and minor electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components and sub-assemblies requiring precision fits and alignments when required. Perform detailed diagnostic and trouble shooting functions for all vehicle systems such as drive train components (engines, transmissions, axles, steering mechanism) at the sub unit level, electrical, air conditioning, brake systems, etc. Ability to lead, instruct and train less senior mechanics and assemblers, etc.

Position Requirements
U.S. Department of Education accredited high school diploma or equivalent required. Technical or college degree preferred, ASE certification a plus. In lieu of a U.S. Department of Education accredited high school diploma or equivalent, acceptable Work Keys score is required. Must have 3 years of proven experience on mobile vehicles such as heavy trucks, mobile cranes, backhoes, skid steer loaders, etc. agriculture vehicles, construction equipment. Can include OEM and maintenance repair experience.
Requires basic knowledge of all phases of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, the ability to read and understand blue prints, technical schematics. Employee will be required to work in a team environment and must demonstrate a safety conscious manner compliant with the company�s safety processes.

-Must be able to work weekends, overtime, holidays and any shift if required. Position may require travel periodically.
-Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
-Supports the aim of the Manufacturing Systems.
As required by the Immigration Reform And Control Act of 1986, Force Protection Industries, Inc. only employs individuals who prove their identity and legal authorization to work in the United States as required by that Act.

Force Protection Industries, Inc. performs contracts for the United States Government with security requirements and manufactures items regulated under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation. To comply with these U.S. Government requirements, all Force Protection Industries, Inc. employees must qualify as a "U.S. Person", defined as:

A) A U.S. citizen
B) A permanent resident alien possessing a valid Form I-550 ("Green Card")
C) A protected person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

The United States Government restricts some positions at Force Protection Industries, Inc. to U.S. citizens.

Position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the Defense Security Service of the United States Government.

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AND SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH THE RESUME. IF APPLYING FOR MORE THAN ONE POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH POSITION APPLIED FOR.

Force Protection looks for dedicated, highly skilled, intelligent individuals as it strives for excellence in the ballistic- and mine-protected vehicle manufacturing industry. The current period of rapid growth at Force Protection offers an exciting opportunity for the young and seasoned professional alike.

As a government contractor, Force Protection Industries, Inc. has many administrative and contractual responsibilities. To remain in compliance with Affirmative Action regulations, all applicants must be surveyed for their race and gender. For these reasons, we have adopted the following applicant policy statement.

Applications with resumes will be accepted ONLY when there is an open and/or listed position.
All applicants must specify the position(s) for which they are applying. Applicants may not indicate "any position."
All positions are listed with the South Carolina Employment Security Commission, www.sces.org and the Force Protection Industries, Inc. corporate Website www.forceprotectioninc.com.
Applications with resumes for an open and/or listed position will be accepted until the position is filled or closed. All applications received after the position has been filled will be considered inactive, but will be retained. No notification on the status of inactive resumes will be given.

Please submit applications with resumes electronically via your local South Carolina Employment Security Commission office or email to jobs@forceprotection.net. The application is available via the link below through our corporate website, www.forceprotectioninc.com. If an electronic method is unavailable, you may also mail or fax your application with resume to:

Force Protection Industries, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
9801 Highway 78 Building 1
Ladson, SC 29456
Fax: 843.266.0848

Click here to download a Pre-Employment Application

Force Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action participant. We encourage all qualified females, minorities, military veterans, Vietnam era veterans and the disabled to apply.

All applicants must be able to work weekends, overtime, holidays, and any shift if required. Some positions may require travel periodically.

Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Force Protection Industries, Inc. only employs individuals who prove their identity and legal authorization to work in the United States as required by that Act.

Force Protection Industries, Inc. performs contracts for the United States Government with security requirements and manufactures items regulated under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation. To comply with these U.S. Government requirements, all Force Protection Industries, Inc. employees must qualify as a "U.S. Person", defined as:

A) A U.S. citizen B) A permanent resident alien possessing a valid Form I-550 ("Green Card") C) A protected person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

The United States Government restricts some positions at Force Protection Industries, Inc. to U.S. citizens. Position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the Defense Security Service of the United States Government.