Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
We are the exclusive U.S. retrofit installer for Lazer Safe press brake safety systems, serving 387+ manufacturing accounts nationwide. We're looking for a transitioning service member to join our field technician team through a 12-week SkillBridge fellowship, with full-time employment upon successful completion.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Travel to customer manufacturing facilities to install camera-based Lazer Safe Sentinel Plus safety systems on hydraulic press brakes. Build custom electrical interfaces and wiring harnesses. Install machine guarding (rear guards, fencing, scissor gates, interlocks). Conduct overrun testing per ANSI B11.3. Deliver operator training. Troubleshoot field issues. Manage travel logistics and documentation.
THE WORK: Blends electrical skills (wiring safety controllers, reading schematics, building interfaces) with mechanical fabrication (drilling, tapping, bracket mounting, encoder placement). No two installs are identical — machine variations by manufacturer, size, and year keep the work challenging.
TRAINING: Weeks 1-2 orientation with real electronics builds and workshop practice. Weeks 3+ in the field with senior technicians doing real installations. Progressive responsibility through Week 12. Full proficiency takes 6-12 months with continued mentorship as a full-time employee.
IDEAL BACKGROUND: NCOs (E-5 to E-9) or Warrant Officers with technical MOS and comfortable with mechanical engineering hands-on installation work as well as electrical engineering, wiring, and electrical diagram review. No degree required.
COMPENSATION: (post-fellowship): $65,000-$70,000 base salary + per diem for all travel days + year-end bonus + 401(k) with 4% match + company vehicle + phone + credit card. Total comp up to ~$90K.
TRAVEL: 65-75%, typical trips 3-14 days. Home-based — open to candidates anywhere in the U.S. Company vehicle provided.
