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.

Job Description

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: 

The Machine Repair Technician I will diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and maintain baggage conveyor and controls systems, and related equipment.  

• Provide concise, accurate and sufficiently detailed data for input of all maintenance information into the CMMS system.  

• Provides emergency/unscheduled and schedule maintenance repairs of equipment.  

• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of conveyer and control systems.  

• Drive and operate different equipment such as golf cart, company vehicles, forklift, etc.  

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.  

• Input all work order in the CMMS system and complete all PM’s and CM’s logs and paperwork.  

• Support the operations with clearing bag jams on the system.  

• Comply with the company safety program.  

• Perform other duties as assigned or needed. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of an MRT 1, 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. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• 1-3 years' related experience in equipment maintenance and maintenance operations 

• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of baggage machines. 

• Airport experience a plus 

• Understanding of PLC Control systems a plus 

• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics 

• Proficiency in Word and Excel 

• Ability to clearly direct, lead work tasks and delegate assignments to peers 

• Ability to communicate professionally to customers and fellow employees 

• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift including weekends and holidays. 

• Must be able to be badged to work in the secure area of the airport. 

• Prior experience with passenger boarding bridges and conveyance systems preferred.