Maintenance Repair Technician I - Dulles International Airport - IAD

Machine Repair Technician

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, JetAire, JetPower, AmpTek, Jetway, and more.

Join Oshkosh Aerotech as a Machine Repair Technician (MRT), where you'll be essential in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC-controlled conveyor and baggage systems. This role requires mechanical and electrical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to operate various equipment to ensure airport operations run efficiently. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate closely with team members, and actively contribute to maintaining safety and operational excellence.

Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more!

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain PLC-controlled baggage and conveyor systems to ensure smooth airport operations.
• Service and repair PLC-driven conveyor and baggage systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Log detailed maintenance data into the CMMS.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, golf carts, and company vehicles.
• Respond to maintenance calls and assist in clearing baggage jams.
• Comply with company safety program and trainings.

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearance.
• Available to work 1st or 2nd shift, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with 480V and 3-phase motors.
• 1+ years' experience in the area of maintenance operations.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Skilled in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair.
• Familiarity with Airport operations.
• Intermediate understanding of PLC Control systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, project management tools, and CMMS software.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of the Machine Repair Technician, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good, close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

Work environment:

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.