Machine Repair Technician I - Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay Jamaica)

Summary

As a Maintenance Technician at Oshkosh AeroTech, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain passenger loading bridges and gate services, ensuring optimal functionality through mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic expertise, while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining detailed records in a dynamic airport environment.

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.
• • Notifiy 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.
• • Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• • Must comply with all personal protective equipment requirements.
• • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• • Possess mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting.
• • Ability to read and interpret manufacturer instructions regarding repair and maintenance of passenger loading bridges.
• • Ability to complete training and security checks required to receive security badge for access to restricted airport areas.
• • Intermediate understanding of PLC Control systems a plus.
• • Proficient with problem solving, math reasoning, verbal and written communications.
• • Must be detailed oriented.
• • 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 be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.
• • Ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• • Valid Driver License.
• • 2+ years’ experience in equipment maintenance and maintenance operations.

About Oshkosh AeroTech

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.

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