About the position
Amentum is currently searching for an Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to work in our El Centro, California location (NAF El Centro). The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems, inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications; uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. This mechanic maintains external fuel and grounding systems, performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. This work also does the following: disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components, removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories, stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records, provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.
Responsibilities
- Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems.
- Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions.
- Solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications.
- Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends and analyze equipment requirements.
- Maintains equipment records and documents maintenance actions.
- Analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs GSE using various testing equipment and hand tools.
- Maintains external fuel and grounding systems.
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.
- Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
- Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
- Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions.
- Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
- Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories.
- Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications.
- Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards.
- Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
- Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
- Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records.
- Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
- Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety.
Requirements
- 4 or more years of experience working on GSE or equivalent equipment.
- Familiar with FRC rework procedures, publications, and schematics.
- Diesel and electrical mechanic experience.
- Experience with Ground Operations Procedures (GOP) for Depot Level FRC ASE.
- Experience in use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned tasks.
- Must read, understand and implement operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Pre-employment drug screening is required.
- Must be able to obtain DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY LOCAL POPULATION ID CARD/BASE ACCESS PASS REGISTRATION.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience and/or appropriate training in functions such as inspection maintenance and repair on various ground support equipment.
- Able to work efficiently with minimum supervision.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
