SR Maintenance Technician -Airport Systems

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About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

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.

Oshkosh Aero Tech Airport Services is an industry leading, dedicated provider of Maintenance Services to Airlines throughout North America. Our maintenance services cover the full range of service from 24 hour, 7 day per week on-site service and emergency call out, to periodic maintenance of equipment based on technical visits quarterly, semi-annually, and/or annually with supplementary emergency support and call out as needed.

Responsibilities

• Proficient with all Baggage Handling System (BHS) and related electrical/mechanical equipment and components including industrial controls.
• Provide concise, accurate and sufficiently detailed data for input of all maintenance information into CMMS system.
• Ability to provide comprehensive troubleshooting, problem solving, diagnostic & root cause analyses including repairs for electrical, mechanical and controls equipment - specifically with the airport boarding bridges and conveyor systems.
• Ability to replace encoders, photo eyes, heads and controllers for the various BHS equipment.
• Inspect power circuits and electrical wiring for proper troubleshooting techniques with ability to proper repair and/or replace components or equipment.
• Monitor and analyze daily operations and data statistics of the baggage system to determine issues and problems for corrective action.
• Oversee the maintenance program including reactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance including spearheading repairs & emergency response support.
• Provide timely critical information to keep the Supervisor and Site Manager abreast of crucial situations and/or conditions.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled and scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment.
• Drive and operate different equipment such as golf carts, company vehicles, forklifts, etc.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and services.
• Support operations with clearing bag jams on the system.
• Comply with the company safety program and trainings.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Driver License.
• 5+ years' experience in equipment maintenance and maintenance operations.
• Possess mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair for baggage machines.
• Computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Ability to clearly direct, lead work tasks, and delegate assignments to peers.
• Ability to communicate professionally to customers and fellow employees.
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.
• Ability to work 3rd shift including weekends and holidays.

Standout Qualifications

• Intermediate understanding of PLC Control systems a plus.
• Familiarity with Airport operations a plus.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of a Senior Mechanic, the employee is regularly required to stand; 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 49 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.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations.