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Vision Point Systems, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Technician I to work at a customer location in Kaneohe Bay, HI. The CST technician provides support to the CST assistant team lead and team lead. The job description of a CST technician involves the completion of preventive maintenance, the ability to work well on a team, and strong problem-solving skills.

Position Description:

A CST technician inspects, assesses, categorizes, and services military and support equipment utilizing paper and/or electronic checklists. In addition, CST technicians are required to perform surface preparation and touch-up painting, apply corrosion prevention compounds (CPCs), and conduct routine maintenance on application equipment. CST technicians must have a working knowledge of all procedures, responsibilities, and billets within the CST.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a CPAC Service Technician:

• Follow applicable safety procedures, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Operate Corrosion Prevention Compound (CPC) application equipment, which includes compressors, application guns, grinders, vacuums, etc.
• Apply CPCs on various types of military and support equipment as directed.
• Accurately identify Marine Corps Corrosion Category Codes 1-5, the 4 stages of corrosion, and the correlation between category codes and stages of corrosion
• Perform equipment corrosion assessments using a paper copy of the Marine Corps CPAC Program Corrosion Assessment Checklist (CAC).
• Perform equipment corrosion assessments using an electronic version of the CAC.
• Perform surface preparation and touch-up procedures on military and support equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of CPAC equipment.
• Travel as required to perform the duties of the position.

• Possess a valid state driver's license
• Hold or be capable of passing a background check to receive identification credentials through the Defense Biometric Identification System
• Possess knowledge of mechanical systems
• Ability to take directions and perform corrective action plans
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Pay strict attention to detail
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to understand/follow instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to work well on a team.

• During short-durations, CST technicians are required to lift to 50 pounds safely
• During moderate-durations, CST technicians are required to mount and dismount military and support equipment of varying heights safely
• During long-durations, CST technicians are required to work in outdoor weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc.).
• During long-durations, CST technicians are required to wear and use company provided personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes but is not limited to: safety goggles, hand protection, and respirator equipment.

Note: On a given day, CST technicians are required to wear either a dust mask or fitted respirator (depending upon the task performed) to apply Corrosion Preventive Compounds (CPCs) and/or Surface Preparation and Touch-Up Paint. The employer will ensure service technicians undergo an annual OSHA 1910.134 App A Quantitative Respirator Fit Test.

• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or a vocational degree
• At least two years of related experience (military or commercial) is preferred
• Prior military experience is a preferred but not required.

Within 60-days of hire, CST technicians are required to successfully complete CPAC certification. CST technicians must complete the Defense Acquisition University, Continuous Learning Module; Corrosion Prevention and Control Overview (CLM 038). Completion of this online course is required within one year of employment and before recertification.

• Pay = $21.00/hr
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability available free of cost to the employee only; dependents can be added on and paid for by the employee. Voluntary critical illness, accident, and life are available for purchase by the employee.
• 11 paid holidays
• 64 hours of accrued PTO in year one of employment
• 56 hours of accrued sick leave
• 80 hours of vacation after 1 year of employment
• 401k match available after 3 months of employment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting