FAA Repair Technician I, 1st shift

Regal Rexnord•Downers Grove, IL

About The Position

This position, reporting to the Aftermarket Repair Station Manager, will be required to disassemble, assemble and validate parts using precision measuring equipment to assure correct dimensions are maintained and to check for leakage, spring tension and other function characteristics. This position will also be responsible for machining and lapping parts to meet complex engineering drawing and troubleshooting issues to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1-3 years of technical experience. Technical experience is defined as, but not limited to, experience in machining, auto shop, or parts assembling.
Ability to learn how to setup and run manual lathe and end mill without supervision
Ability to learn to setup and run OD (outer diameter), arbor and surface grinders
Ability to learn to setup shrinks fit/hone
Ability to create shop orders
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Ability to read and understand complex drawings and work instructions
Ability to understand and comply with FARs (Federal Airworthiness Regulations)
Strong attention to detail
Basic inspection of components
Moderate physical demand required to insert tooling, set up work centers, inspect workpieces and make machine adjustments, which is equivalent to continuously lifting or moving light weight material.
Computer literate
Continuous mental and visual attention required
Responsible for own work.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate laser marking equipment to mark parts per print and customer specifications
Set up and operate orbital former, and roll closer to close various types of mechanical shaft seals
Inspect lapped surfaces for scratches, nicks and other defects
Disassemble and assemble parts per work instructions
Package finished parts, as required per work instructions
Maintain accurate set up operation records
Inspect seal features for defects
Work from complex engineering drawings or work instructions for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances to setup and operate OD grinder, surface grinder, hydropad equipment, carbon hone, metal and carbon lapping machines, counterbore lapping machine, manual lathe and manual end mill.
Operate computer to generate labels and stencils and to access ERP information such as quantity, bills of material, ship dates, stock, etc.
Operate various types of cleaning equipment, such as degreasers and sonic cleaner.
Participate in efforts to continually improve processes and material flow within the repair station.
Troubleshoot and resolve various types of operating difficulties for the repair station, production and prototype operations.