Mechanic Lead

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us? The Lead Mechanic is responsible for aspects of the Field Service Technician position (as described below) as well as the following: The management of the overall performance of the crew, the timely and satisfactory completion of work assignments in accordance with Company policy. Leads will not have the authority to administer discipline or discharge. Comply with WFS site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations. Remain cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors’ activities and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or via the WFS whistleblower program. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), holidays, and days-off.
This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), a labor union which requires joining the TWU and paying union dues.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

Push, pull, lift, and hold ground equipment parts and components weighing up to 60 pounds in the process of assembling, disassembling, repairing, or installation of these parts and components from a sitting, standing, bending, squatting, or overhead position.
Drive vehicles weighing up to ten (10) tons in congested areas requiring good depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors red, green, and yellow.
Operate a variety of tools, including power tools, in the process of assembling, disassembling, repairing, and installing parts and components.
Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals, write legibly to complete forms/paperwork as required.
Troubleshooting, disassembly, checking and cleaning, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, assembling, installing, servicing, fabricating, and inspecting required to maintain any fixed pedestal and apron drive aircraft passenger loading bridges, baggage transport systems, aircraft ground power generators, HVAC systems, aircraft ground portable water units and related equipment and all their components.
May be assigned to order, receive, inventory, secure or disburse parts and supplies on or off airport facilities.
Certifies for quality of own workmanship.
May have other Mechanic personnel assigned to assist him or her in completing an assignment.
Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures and will communicate with other Company personnel as required in a manner designated by the Company.
Duties may also include the demonstration of proper work methods, conducting of on-the-job training, conducting of crew meetings and instruction of employees in new or revised operational procedures, apportioning and scheduling assigned work, observing, and analyzing the methods used and the results achieved, bring problems to the attention of management and assist management in the utilization of tools, equipment, and materials.

Benefits

Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
WFS Employee Extras! Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
401k program offered!
Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

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