Machinist III

About the role

Machinist III supports Cherokee United Services in Tuscaloosa, Alabama by sustaining the technical backbone of hydrologic monitoring operations. This role supports scientific instrumentation, laboratory and operational systems, and engineering support activities through hands-on testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and documentation. The Technician III works with moderate independence using established procedures, adapts methods as needed, and ensures equipment and systems are mission-ready for field, lab, and operational use.

Responsibilities

• Support scientific instrumentation, laboratory systems, operational systems, and technical infrastructure used in mission operations.
• Assist with testing and evaluation of hydrologic instrumentation, monitoring systems, technical equipment, laboratory systems, and operational support systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics; execute maintenance, repair, calibration, and installation activities to restore and sustain performance.
• Support field operations and laboratory activities, including equipment preparation, setup, operational support, and post-activity teardown/accountability.
• Assist with systems integration, equipment setup, and operational assessments; support engineering activities and technical evaluations.
• Support operational readiness initiatives, surge operations, modernization efforts, and mission-related investigations as directed.
• Coordinate with Government personnel, engineers, scientists, researchers, technicians, operational staff, and partner organizations to align technical support and schedules.
• Prepare and maintain technical records, including maintenance logs, testing records, calibration records, operational summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Work effectively across lab, field, testing, evaluation, scientific, and engineering environments tied to mission execution.
• As assigned, provide technical guidance, training