Sr. Technician

Daifuku•Windsor Locks, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Technician completes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges. The role also provides direction, training, mentoring, and task assignments to personnel assisting with maintenance and repair. Work includes preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance, system inspections, jam clearing, cleaning, and electrical and mechanical adjustments. The technician monitors system operation, diagnoses equipment failures, and helps ensure equipment is operating safely. The position requires reading repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor or manager instructions. Work may take place in tight or elevated spaces using appropriate personal protective equipment and fall protection. The technician follows company and federally established policies and procedures, completes assigned safety and other training, and records work using established forms. Additional management-assigned duties may also be required. The position works under the Airport Terminal in conditions that may include dust, dirt, and continual noise below OSHA’s action level. Physical demands vary by day and include frequent standing, walking, handling and fingering, reaching, climbing or balancing, crawling, squatting or stooping, driving, and lifting or pushing/pulling varying loads.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Minimum of 3 years of previous mechanical or electrical experience.
Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for one’s actions.
Ability to use reasoning to solve problems and formulate sound decisions using available information.
Ability to meet customer needs while following company procedures.
Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to accepted values and standards.
Ability to focus on goals and obtain predetermined results.
Ability to build relationships with customers and coworkers and work with people of varied backgrounds and personalities.
Ability to stay organized and follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
Ability to obtain the resources needed to complete job assignments.
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure with time constraints and complete assigned training in a timely manner.
Basic computer knowledge and intermediate ability to use Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Company’s insurance policy.
Must comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy and be committed to working safely and promoting a safe work environment.
Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, handling/fingering, reaching outward and above shoulder, climbing/balancing, crawling, squatting or stooping, and driving; sitting and bending or kneeling are occasional.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently, 21–50 pounds occasionally, and over 50 pounds occasionally; pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds is frequent, 21–50 pounds occasional, and over 50 pounds infrequent.
Other physical requirements include near and distance vision and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in an airport environment.
Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.
HVAC, welding/brazing, and/or plumbing knowledge and skills.
Minimum of 3 years of previous basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience.
Four or more years of industrial mechanical and/or electrical background.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with PLC logic, industrial electrical controls troubleshooting and repair, and/or Industrial HVAC certification.
Advanced computer skills.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience mentoring, guiding, and directing maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

Complete preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance assignments, including clearing system jams, conducting shift inspections, cleaning, and making electrical and mechanical adjustments.
Monitor system operation, diagnose equipment failures, and ensure equipment is running safely.
Provide direction, guidance, and expertise to personnel assisting with maintenance and repair activities.
Train and mentor assisting personnel, assign tasks, and potentially act as lead in the absence of senior personnel.
Read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor or manager instructions.
Work in tight and/or high spaces using appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
Follow company and federally established policies and procedures and complete applicable company-assigned training.
Complete forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
Assist with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning, and greasing.
Comply with all ELS safety programs, policies, and procedures; complete safety training as assigned.
Perform additional duties or assignments as required by management.