Maintenance Repair Technician - IAH Airport (HAS)

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®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as passenger loading bridges/gate services in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operational manuals and manufacturer's specifications using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Observe devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate and diagnose causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists or other lifting devices, hand tools and power tools.
• Examine form and tester of parts to detect imperfections. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using proper equipment/tools, as needed.
• Repair or replaces defective parts, as needed.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices using hand tools.
• Start and operate devices to test their performance.
• Lubricate and clean parts as well as provides manufacturer recommended maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Repair electrical systems, including control systems.
• Weekly and Daily cleaning of customer equipment.
• Perform preventative, corrective, predictive and emergency maintenance, may require 24-hour availability for emergency response/support.
• Provide accurate and timely reports of maintenance issues at the site. Maintain records of repairs, time spent, part usage and other information for historical data, as directed by customer using Maintenance Connection and CMMS.
• Notify management of any abnormalities, which may impair the proper functioning of the equipment before the equipment breaks down.
• May use cutting, brazing, or welding equipment to repair equipment, as required.
• Must be regular in attendance at work location during scheduled work hours.
• Must maintain a safe workplace.
• Must comply with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
• Must comply with all personal protective equipment requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintenance Technician Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, preferred.
• Valid Driver License.
• 2+ years' experience in equipment maintenance and maintenance operations.
• Possess mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturer instructions regarding repair and maintenance of passenger loading bridges.
• Understanding of PLC Control systems a plus.
• Familiarity with Airport operations a plus.
• Computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate professionally to customers and fellow employees.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.
• Ability to work Day or Night Shift including weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of an Maintenance Technician, 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 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 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.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.