Manufacturing Company of BMW, Mini and Porsche high performance parts. We are looking for a person who can do warehouse work and has mechanical skills so they can operate machinery and assist in manufacturing performance parts for BMW, Mini and Porsche cars. From time to time we are developing new products and given your mechanical skills you can work yourself up to assisting in prototyping parts on cars as part of the design and development of performance parts. Experience with working on cars - big advantage. Most of the work includes use of computers. This is a very varied position requiring all types of tasks. This job for a person who is willing to work and show up daily with the ability to grow in the company. Experience is important. A varied position for a talented individual. Each person will go through a 90-day training period learning our products including mechanical tasks. After passing our 90-day training period and review the employee will be eligible for additional benefit program which includes paid holidays and payments towards health insurance. Convenient location on Eisenhower Ave. Please send in your resume or information about previous employment that will give us an idea of your previous experience so we can arrange an in-person interview. We have been in business for over 50 years in Alexandria. Send you resume to Chet Vincentz chetv@racdyn-usa.com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional WMD Mechanical Engineer with experience in manufacturing/production systems. As part of the Counter-WMD Analysis Cell (CWAC), our tightly knit and highly focused team conducts detailed technical analyses of foreign, WMD-related industrial facilities, processes, and equipment using multiple intelligence sources, analytical tools, and engineering know-how. We also support a multi-disciplined team that performs Research & Development on technological applications for detecting, identifying, characterizing, modeling, and defeating WMD threats to support tactical and strategic planning efforts. In short, our CWAC team provides direct support to elements of the Intelligence Community, Combatant Command planning staffs, and operational units tasked with solving the most difficult problems involving the most dangerous weapons threatening the United States and its allies. The work is challenging, dynamic, relevant, and important to the security of the country. Essential Functions: Identify and characterize critical design elements of WMD-related facilities, processes, and equipment. Integrate an understanding of mechanical systems with industrial production processes to identify design flaws, capability limits, and potential failure mechanisms. Support exercises that test and/or demonstrate new technologies, methodologies, and analytical tools that are under development. Produce clearly written technical analyses and briefings at levels comprehensible to an audience ranging anywhere from the layperson to senior-level government representatives, to subject matter experts. Share expertise with junior counterparts. Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree Must be a US Citizen 7+ years of experience solving mechanical engineering problems Practical mechanical systems knowledge gained through design, construction, or facilities management work experience Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills Willingness and ability to learn and grow into new areas of technical expertise outside of one’s original field. Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint An active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and ability to pass a Counter-Intelligence polygraph is required Preferred Skills: Master’s degree in Engineering or Physics Direct experience supporting reverse engineering, threat analysis, and vulnerability/survivability assessments of WMD-related facilities, processes, and infrastructure (to include underground facilities) A working familiarity with other facility and building infrastructure to include power, HVAC, water treatment, communication, pneumatic, fuel handling, and wastewater treatment systems. Research and Development of new tools and methodologies to understand and reverse engineer processes and support systems at remote WMD-related facilities. Modeling and simulation expertise with weaponeering and engineering analysis tools or similar. Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning and functional defeat of hard targets and underground facilities Working knowledge of engineering, 3D modeling, and geospatial analytical tools to include AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MatLab, SketchUp, Skyline Software, RemoteView, etc.
See More Details >>PC is seeking a Mechanical Foreman responsible for managing and working with multiple crew members on self-perform projects, and with a range of trade disciplines. It is preferred that applicants have three experience as a mechanical foreman and six years experience with installation of flanged piping systems. Experience working with large diameter aboveground flanged ductile iron piping systems, installation of process equipment for a wastewater treatment plant, and expertise with rigging of piping and equipment, along with a willingness to assist will ancillary work such as miscellaneous metals. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, motivate, and manage the crew • Read and interpret drawings, perform material take-off, and order materials • Plan and schedule the work for the crew, daily, weekly, and monthly basis to include integrating subcontractor work as needed • Work with tools when needed, and teach/mentor others to do so • Travel to jobsites as required 100% EMPLOYEE OWNED PC Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. About PC Construction: PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country. The company manages projects along the east coast from its headquarters in Vermont and a network of locations in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic. From specialized buildings to complex water and wastewater treatment plants, PC is ranked annually as one of the top contractors in the country. A construction industry leader for over 65 years, PC Construction is guided to success by its team of dedicated employee-owners.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Alexandria, VA typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 207,988 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Virginia. The average weekly wage for a mechanical trade professional in Alexandria, VA is approximately $1,540, with experienced professionals often earning over $100,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
