Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 

Self-sufficient, independent, all-round technician performing preventive and emergent maintenance and troubleshooting on various equipment used by the Flight Hardware Logistics team, who is responsible for the transportation of Falcon engines, stages, and components. We are looking for a systematic problem solver that understands a high-volume manufacturing environment and keeps the equipment running in optimal condition.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and repair the following: air ride suspension and brake systems, lighting, wiring, gas-powered pony motors and generators, fluid hydraulic systems on shipping fixtures.
• Engage in preventive maintenance of various mechanical, control, hydraulic, fluid, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot various mechanical, control, hydraulic, fluid, and electrical systems down to the component level.
• Adhere to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation.
• Perform CHP and DOT-required 90-day inspections, as well as annual inspections.
• Document all work and repairs by creating and updating maintenance tickets and work orders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, and/or control systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading a team or managing a maintenance program, shop, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to become forklift certified
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Ability to work frequent overtime; schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Ability to support flight hardware road transport as needed
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma tools