Mechanical Technician

About the Company

This position is primarily responsible for performing preventive/repair maintenance, recovery activities and central control operations on airport automated people mover (APM) systems within the limitations of standard methods and procedures and Company Guidelines.

About the Role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working from oral, written, or electronically generated instructions perform skilled preventive maintenance, operations, adjustments, corrections, repairs, diagnosis or modifications to a variety of electronic/electro-mechanical equipment and components found in the APM system.
• Utilize a variety of procedures, manuals, drawings and schematics to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair the APM systems and components.
• Utilize a variety of precision measuring equipment to test for defective wiring and connections, micrometers to check for excessive wear on component parts, and oscilloscopes/analyzers to troubleshoot, align, adjust, and calibrate circuits to effectively diagnose and repair systems.
• Document all activities regarding work performed on the systems. Complete documentation in prescribed format and in a timely manner.
• Operate central control in a safe and efficient manner using Company and customer guidelines.
• Conduct vehicle recovery activities as required in a safe and timely manner.
• Provide training to new and less-skilled technicians on most effective and efficient methodologies for performing maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs.
• Communicate over public address system and two-way radio systems.
• Direct, perform and sign off on all assigned maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervisor/manager of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of Supervisor/Engineer.

Tools and Equipment used

Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS), computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, usual office equipment, micrometers, oscilloscopes, analyzers, calipers, power tools and hand tools necessary to perform electro-mechanical and maintenance services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in electromechanical field required.
• Prior APM experience preferred.
• Knowledge of precise measuring instruments such as micrometers, oscilloscopes and analyzers required. Knowledge and experience in the analytical use of complicated written instructions, drawings and schematics.
• Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle, and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to secure and maintain airport security clearance.
• Must be able to pass post offer criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass post offer pre-employment drug/alcohol test, physical exam and Ishihara test (Red Green), as well as all required drug and alcohol tests administered during employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English language fluently.

Education

• Associates degree in Electronics or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Certificate in Aviation, Automotive, or similar Electro-mechanical Technology preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with help occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.