Education: High School / Trade School or Military specialist experience
Skills/Knowledge: Laboratory testing, product assembly, equipment repair, mathematical computation or data tabulation, use of laboratory test equipment and computer literacy.
Good mechanical skills with familiarity of common hand tools and power tools
Must be able to work while wearing full Firefighter's Turnout gear with SCBA for an extended period of time in a wet and smoky environment
Must be able to obtain certification for using a personal respirator and work while wearing one for an extended period of time in a wet and smoky environment
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
Ability to understand and follow English instructions
Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds (unassisted) on a regular basis; up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to safely and efficiently operate power equipment such as: cranes, fork lifts and other material handling devices, use ladders, operate tools such as, but not limited to, table saws, portable saws, hammer drills, screw guns and impact wrenches
Candidate must possess good balance to regularly step on and off equipment and work from ladders and platforms to perform various tasks.