Preventative Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Preventative Maintenance Technician

Location : Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH (On-site)

Canvas provides mechanical services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

The Preventative Maintenance Technician will support the Wind Tunnel Testing Facility (AFRL/RQVX) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This facility supports Aerospace Sciences Division research and provides wind tunnel testing services for AFRL, the Air Force, DoD, and industry partners. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and high-pressure systems in a specialized industrial environment.

Compensation will be commensurate with skill and experience level of successful candidate*

Duties:

• Perform medium to high-level troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems supporting wind tunnel operations.

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on unique mechanical systems, large motors, AC/DC motor generators, compressors (0–3000 psi), pressure vessels, cooling systems, pumps, actuators, and hydraulic systems.

• Support operation of lifting devices such as overhead cranes, forklifts, and other industrial trucks.

• Provide technical support across all phases of wind tunnel operations.

• Execute maintenance tasks of average to considerable difficulty, requiring proficiency across multiple mechanical and technical skill areas.

• Assist with light fabrication, system diagnostics, and customized maintenance tasks in a dynamic industrial environment.

Sample systems and hardware include, but are not limited to:

• Wind tunnel mechanical systems and associated support equipment

• Large electrical motors and AC/DC motor generators

• High- and low-pressure air compressors, pressure vessels, and air dryers

• Overhead cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, and similar lifting devices

• Oil and water pumps, cooling towers, and related systems

• High-pressure air and vacuum systems

• Electric and hydraulic actuators

• Hydraulic pumps and control systems

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and related industrial mechanical maintenance experience.

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment with broad skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, cooling, and high-pressure systems.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, read/write work orders and manuals, and communicate effectively using various devices.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate with internal personnel and outside contractors.

Desired Qualifications:

• Vocational, technical, or associate degree in maintenance or a related technical field.

Security Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

• Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to [email protected].

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email [email protected] with questions.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.