Summary description:
This is a full-time SkillBridge opportunity of approximately 40 hours per week as an Assembly/Repair Technician for hybrid SCBA systems, exothermic torch systems, high pressure breathing air compressors, and other ancillary equipment.
Job description:
The Assembly/Repair Technician is responsible for the assembly/repair of different components or parts into finished hybrid SCBA systems according to specifications, work instructions, and prints/drawings. All SCBA work must be performed under the company’s approved procedures, qualified supervision, applicable manufacturer instructions, and current regulatory/consensus requirements. The participant should not independently approve, repair, test, or return life-safety equipment to service until formally authorized. Standard Weekly Schedule: A typical week can be organized as: 4 hours: Classroom, standards, product, and safety instruction; 28–30 hours: Hands-on work and job shadowing; 4–6 hours: Documentation, cross-training, project work, and review; 1 hour: Weekly mentor check-in and development discussion
Special Projects Operations, Inc is an industry leader in military and law enforcement life support systems located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Our SkillBridge opportunity is ongoing and in-person only. This opportunity relies on service members and veterans with technical and mechanical skills, preferably those who have prior experience in (or supporting) special operations, exothermic breaching, mechanical breaching, EOD, explosive breaching, high pressure air and/or oxygen systems, high altitude jumping, underwater diving, electrical systems (DC), diesel engines, or power generation equipment.
Eligibility factors:
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force
Other eligibility factors should include mechanical aptitude; experience with safety-critical, life-support, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, or pressure systems; ability to read technical documents and accurately complete quality records; proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, gauges, and test equipment; strong attention to detail; willingness to follow procedures, use PPE, stop work, and report defects; ability to meet job-related physical and environmental requirements; eligibility for any required background checks, facility access, drug screening, or travel; and compliance with cylinder-testing, manufacturer-authorization, and company-qualification requirements. Candidates should not necessarily need prior SCBA certification, since product-specific training/qualifications can be provided during onboarding or SkillBridge, but they should demonstrate reliability, sound judgment, technical curiosity, honest documentation practices, and the ability to work safely with regulated, serialized, life-safety equipment.
