FAA Production Technical Operator - Mechanical Technician 1 (1st Shift)

Celestica • Tucson, AZ

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technical Operator - Mechanical Technician 1 performs assembly, testing, disassembly, analysis, repair, rework, and reassembly of aircraft components in support of an FAA Repair Station. Work follows procedures and technical methods of varying complexity, with some discretion to select methods. The role requires judgment and initiative to troubleshoot problems and recommend actions to return components to service in accordance with FAA and other regulations. The employee works under general supervision, refers matters outside established processes to expert resources, and may guide coworkers or demonstrate methods to new employees.

Duties include manual assembly and disassembly, operating automated assembly and test equipment, hand soldering, inspecting and repairing products, setting up machines and production lines, repairing feeders, and performing first-line preventive maintenance. The position is performed in a manufacturing environment and requires compliance with local health and safety guidelines. Applicants placed in DOT/FAA safety-sensitive positions must complete a pre-employment drug test and participate in Celestica’s FAA Drug and Alcohol Misuse / Prevention Program. The location is a US ITAR facility; information may be required after acceptance of employment to determine whether export-control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

Requirements

• Four to five years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a commitment to further education. Educational requirements may vary by geography.
• Possess specific certifications as defined by site operations.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of board assembly processes and product process flow.
• Ability to set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain assembly and hand-soldering equipment and tools.
• Ability to recognize and address problems in assembly processes or assembly components.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and lead a team toward high-quality production within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of in-circuit and functional test fixturing.
• Knowledge of computer applications and ability to accurately use some or all of Word, Excel, and documentation control systems.
• More advanced manufacturing systems knowledge.
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and precise hand-eye coordination, sustained visual concentration, and periodic light physical effort; duties may also require periodic heavy manual effort and lifting objects.
• Applicants placed in DOT/FAA safety-sensitive positions must submit to a pre-employment drug test and participate in the FAA Drug and Alcohol Misuse / Prevention Program.
• Must provide information necessary for the company to determine whether export-control exemptions or licenses must be filed for work at the US ITAR facility.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, disassemble, analyze, repair, rework, and reassemble aircraft components in support of the FAA Repair Station.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and rework aircraft components according to established procedures, and recommend steps to return them to service in accordance with FAA and other regulations.
• Perform manual assembly and disassembly, operate automated assembly equipment, hand solder, and operate automated test equipment.
• Inspect and repair products.
• Perform machine and production-line setups, feeder repairs, and first-line preventive maintenance.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and collaborate with team members to support high-quality production within tight deadlines.
• Provide functional guidance to others performing similar work and demonstrate work methods to new employees when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED