Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Kay and Associates, Inc. • Leesville, LA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE). This role involves advising and training lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex issues, inspecting and approving completed maintenance actions, and solving repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical publications. The mechanic will use automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions. They will diagnose and repair GSE using various testing equipment and hand tools, maintain external fuel and grounding systems, and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. This includes inspecting, testing, and operating GSE to determine serviceability, servicing equipment with necessary fluids, and diagnosing mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions. The role also includes disassembling and assembling GSE accessories and components, repairing, cleaning, and reinstalling GSE parts, and stenciling/marking GSE according to technical publications. Additionally, the mechanic will manage hazardous materials and waste in compliance with environmental regulations, prepare GSE for storage and mobility, and operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE towing vehicles. Maintaining vehicle and equipment records, providing dispatch service for GSE, and practicing good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

• Qualified GSE Mechanic or equivalent
• Three years experience as GSE Mechanic.
• Employee must provide own steel toe safety shoes.
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift schedule as required.
• Must be able to work flexible work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Tues-Sat, Sun-Th or as required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to obtain a favorable National Agency Check.
• Minimum of two (2) Ground Support Equipment Mechanics (23380) must hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class D.
• Ability to provide appropriate proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• References and any background check being satisfactory to the Company.
• Successfully passing a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years’ experience

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, 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 hazardous 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.

Benefits

• Health and welfare fringe benefit of $2.65 for every hour paid up to 40 hours per week.
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Enrollment in KAI’s 401k plan
• Minimum of eleven paid holidays
• Two weeks paid vacation after completing one year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed