MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

LEE AEROSPACE INC•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment, such as vacuum systems, pneumatic systems, electrical power supplies, water chillers, and electrical control systems, in multiple aerospace manufacturing facilities. Coordinates with suppliers for service and parts. Creates and maintains a Sputter Chamber Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, as well as an Operations Manual. This position may start as an apprenticeship, based on previous experience, to ensure that an employee has the necessary skillset and work ethic needed for the responsibilities and tasks. The length of the apprenticeship is determined by the employee’s ability to learn and apply the necessary skillset. The necessary metric used to determine advancement will be the use of process fundamentals, knowledge of tools and equipment, proficiency in communicating in verbal and written forms, and showing an organized approach to assignments. The apprenticeship period should be used to focus on soft skills such as aptitude, communication, physical demand, and learning.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2-3 years of work-related experience required
High mechanical aptitude and related hands-on experience
Ability to walk and stand constantly for 7 to 9 hours per day
Ability to lift, carry, twist, and stack up to 50lbs
Ability to bend, stoop, and reach for 3 to 5 hours per day
Ability to grip and grasp hands to utilize tools for 7 to 9 hours per day
Ability to kneel occasionally
Ability to scale and descend a standard flight for stairs up to 10 times per day
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with fractions and decimals
Ability to convert units of measure
Ability to clearly communicate technical information and consistently communicate with professionalism
Ability to troubleshoot electrical schematics
Ability to use and read close tolerance measuring devices
Proficiently use computers, Microsoft Office products, and various control systems
Ability to maintain records for equipment
Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Comfortable using hand and power tools
Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, such as safety rules, various technical documents, blueprints, procedures, diagrams, operator manuals, and engineering drawings

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, certificate, or license preferred
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, ASE, A&P, or Mechanical Engineering degree

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, observe, and diagnose machine malfunction to determine if there is a need for adjustment or repair
Expertly disassemble complex mechanical systems gearboxes, pumps, engines, rotating equipment, and pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, while preserving parts integrity and identifying hidden damage or wear
Skillfully navigate precision assembly, including correct sequencing, alignment, torque application, tolerances, and fits using micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, torque wrenches, and specialty features
Diagnose mechanical failures during teardown and identify root causes, such as lubrication breakdown, misalignment, fatigue, contamination, or improper installation
Performs final functional checks, such as rotational tests, leak checks, break-in procedures, and operational verification prior to returning equipment to service
Maintain and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum equipment
Maintain and repair the vacuum chamber structure, occasionally performing leak check
Work with production team to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and process inconsistencies
Communicate with outside suppliers for repairs and parts as needed
Create and maintain a General Operation Manual, a Troubleshooting Manual, a Preventative Maintenance Manual, and an Illustrated Parts Catalog
Create and maintain a redundant parts inventory
Assist and train other employees as needed
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager