Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Amentum•El Centro, CA

2d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is currently searching for an Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to work in our El Centro, California location (NAF El Centro). Job Summary: 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. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or fee; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions;extreme HOT; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Position may require travel.

Requirements

4 or more years of of experience working on GSE or equivalent equipment
Must be 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 the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job
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
A ble to work efficiently with minimum supervision

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, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions
analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, 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 using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications
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
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 at all times