Shop Technician

Careers in Aviation • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Technician performs essential job functions including abrading metal surfaces, masking parts, examining blasted parts for conformance to process requirements, servicing and maintaining machinery, following instructions per traveler, loading and unloading ovens, setting up and operating blast booth or similar equipment, and maintaining records and logs. The role requires competence in job knowledge, integrity, communication, quality, cooperation, quantity, teamwork, and the use of technology. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Keeps abreast of current developments.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Uses resources effectively.
• Honest and ethical.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Establishes and maintains effective relations.
• Exhibits tact and consideration.
• Offers assistance and support to co-workers.
• Works cooperatively in group situations.
• Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Completes work in timely manner.
• Strives to increase productivity.
• Works quickly.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Puts success of team above own interests.
• Adapts to new technologies.
• Demonstrates required skills.
• Keeps technical skills up to date.
• Troubleshoots technological problems.
• Using technology to increase productivity.
• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Multi-tasking a necessity.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to type with accuracy and speed.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and to project a positive, concerned image to the public.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift and manipulate 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Abrade metal surfaces to remove light scale and impart a surface finish sufficient for parts to receive coating.
• Mask specified areas of parts to protect from abrading prior to coating.
• Examine blasted parts to ensure conformance to process requirements.
• Service and maintain machinery in accordance with company and manufacturers' procedures.
• Follow instructions per traveler.
• Load and unload the ovens.
• Set up and operate a blast booth or similar equipment.
• Maintains records and logs as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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