Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The Machine Repair Mechanic studies blueprints, sketches, specifications and other pertinent data to become familiar with all aspects of the job.  Directs and instructs lower graded employees as required.

Work Model: Onsite, Michoud Assembly Facility, “America’s Rocket Factory,” the nation’s premiere site for manufacturing and assembly of large-scale space structures and systems.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Performs repair and maintenance operations necessary to prevent breakdown and major overhauls on machine tools, fabrication machines and welding equipment such as hydraulic presses, radial drill presses, jig borers, milling machines, boring mills, shears, punch presses, and equipment of similar complexity. 
• Examines equipment for defects or faulty operation. 
• Determines proper method of dismantling machinery to gain access to trouble discovered and uses a variety of mechanics tools. 
• Obtains replacement parts, and/or drawing sketches if necessary. 
• Sets up and operates various machine tools required for parts being repaired or forwards materials and sketches to machine shop for manufacture of parts. 
• May perform metalizing or parts. 
• Checks for proper dimensions using precision measuring instruments. 
• Reassembles equipment and tests for proper operation. 
• Planes, scrapes, and flakes bars, beds and ways.

Mandatory:

• Must have broad knowledge of a maintenance trade. 

• Must be able to read/interpret all types of maintenance blueprints, sketches, specifications, etc.

• Requires 5 years experience.

• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. 

• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. 

• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate certifications where such certifications are a requirement of the job. 

• For jobs requiring operation of motor vehicles, must maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
  
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
  
• Must have, and maintain, a valid Real ID driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen test.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.