Mantech

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Shop Foreman to join our vehicle sustainment team in Ansbach, Germany.  The selected candidate will provide maintenance support to multiple families of vehicles globally on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

*Important Note*: Selected candidates without an ACTIVE German/E.U. Work Visa will be required to work the first 60 days in a Temporary role while obtaining their Visa. Once an E.U. Work Visa is approved, then you will be offered a Full-Time German Contract. If accepted, then you will be subjected to paying German taxes, obtaining German Healthcare, and working within the guidelines of the German labor system.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles (oil changes, greasing, and inspection of hoses, belts, fluids, and wiring).

• Repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks, or tractors (disassembling and overhauling engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, and other assemblies).

• Replaces worn or broken parts, aligns wheels, adjusts brakes, tightens bearings, tunes engines, and performs minor body work.

• Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations and maintains knowledge of processes and equipment; ensuring that employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as ensuring paperwork is completed and signed correctly.

• Troubleshoots issues that arise and notifies maintenance department of equipment problems and provides formal, over the shoulder, and on the spot training to contractor and unit personnel. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must obtain or already have an active Germany/E.U. Work VISA to be considered.

• 4+ years of qualified experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field (OR) 10+ years of experience.

  • A minimum of six years’ experience in maintenance operations, including performance of maintenance and repair of commercial or military equipment. 

• Experience in mechanical and electronic troubleshooting skills to diagnose, align, and repair failed and damaged systems.

• Experience in simultaneous maintenance, modification and repair projects on a variety of maintenance actions, tasks or repairs.

• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening; must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed, a High School Diploma or GED, and a Passport valid for at least one year beyond the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting APS2 or similar forward-positioned readiness platforms.

• Familiarity with: Power Control Modules (PCMs); Digital Vehicle Distribution Boxes (DVDBs); Gun Control Units (GCUs); Hull/Turret Power Boxes

• Knowledge of: Diesel engines and hydro-electrical transmissions; Digital control modules and navigation systems; Fire suppression systems and turret subsystems.

• Prior leadership as a Battalion Motor Sergeant or equivalent (100+ personnel oversight).

• Proven instructional background (e.g., U.S. Army Armor School), including curriculum development and training over 500 students annually.

• Experience as a Field Service Representative supporting high-tempo operations.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.

• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.

• Must be able to work in high noise areas.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts.

• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.