Electrical Mechanic 3

Electrical Mechanic (Level 3)

Chipton-Ross is seeking four Electrical Mechanics (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

Basic qualifications (required skills/experience):

• 10+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems, shop mathematics and practices
• 10+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• 10+ years of experience with component and wire installation to include repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime
• Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request.
• Experience with fabricating new wire bundles
• Experience with routing and installing wire bundles on airplanes without existing wiring (commercial routing experience preferred)

Position responsibilities:

• Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring
• Ability and understanding of routing instructions and handling of harnesses.
• Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring
• Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft
• Troubleshoot organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav-systems
• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc...
• Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Perform all tasks involved in the coordination, preparation, and movement of material and tools
• Operate riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
• Perform all duties of lower Electrical classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments

Preferred qualifications (desired skills/experience):

• Experience with avionics
• Experience with depot level/modification maintenance.
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment
• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant

Physical requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces
• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise

Required education: Minimum level of education required is a High School Diploma/GED. Travel: Potential for up to 25% travel. Work hours: Full time/variable shift; work variable shifts based on business need (1st, 2nd & 3rd). Per client: Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity. Additional: Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted prior to a start date. Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.