Disassembly Technician - Fortner Engineering

HEICO Corporation • Burbank, CA

17h

About The Position

The Disassembly Technician is responsible for disassembling and cleaning aircraft actuator assemblies and subassemblies to prepare parts for subsequent inspection. The role works under the direct supervision of department leads and the department supervisor, and contributes to an assembly-line team environment. The technician reads and follows work orders, travelers, maintenance manuals, drawings, and other maintenance documents; uses hand assembly and test tools and precision measuring equipment; and may be required to wear a respirator. The role also involves maintaining a safe and clean work area, complying with FAA and company procedures, completing assigned work accurately and on time, and working overtime as production requirements demand.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and post-high-school education.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in MRO.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, work orders, travelers, and drawings.
• Ability to use computers, read manuals, and understand maintenance documents.
• Ability to use hand assembly and test tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to wear a respirator while performing work.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Interpersonal skills including constructive conflict resolution, openness to others’ ideas, and willingness to try new things.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, multitask, and adapt priorities to customer-driven demands.
• Ability to meet productivity standards, complete work on time, and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures, identify potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability to changes in the work environment.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Dependability, including following instructions, responding to management direction, taking responsibility, keeping commitments, and completing tasks on time or communicating an alternate plan.
• Willingness to commit to long hours when necessary to reach goals.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and clean aircraft actuator assemblies and subassemblies to prepare parts for subsequent inspection.
• Read and understand work orders, travelers, maintenance manuals, drawings, and other maintenance documents; ask a department lead for assistance when necessary.
• Use hand assembly and test tools, precision measuring equipment, and a computer as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of work orders and report work errors to department leads.
• Follow supervisors’ direction regarding daily priorities and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with procedures, rules, regulations, and the Employee Handbook; clean the work area at the end of each shift.
• Work closely with others in an assembly-line environment and contribute to the team by completing designated tasks.
• Comply with FAA and company policies and procedures.
• Work overtime as required by production requirements, potentially without notice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED