Transporter Technician

$20,800 - $416,000/Yr

BAE Systems - Kingsport, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Kingsport, TN

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Transporter Technician at BAE Systems is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing industrial transportation equipment, including electric transporters, forklifts, and material lifts. This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, supporting electrical maintenance requests, and maintaining spare parts inventory to ensure safe and efficient operations at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN.

Responsibilities

• Testing, troubleshooting, & repair of electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic controls on production transporter equipment.
• Completion of preventative / corrective maintenance on transporters, forklifts, and scissor lifts to sustain mechanical & safe operating integrity.
• Assist with completion of preventative / corrective maintenance on material lifts to sustain mechanical & safe operating integrity.
• Document all corrective/preventive maintenance activities for CMMS program.
• Accurately record/report job time for KRONOS system.
• Transport transporter, forklift, and scissor lift equipment from production environment to shop for maintenance and repairs.
• Support daily production operations by responding / addressing breakdown issues of transporter and forklift equipment.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for transporter and forklift equipment.
• Operate forklift, hand tools, hydraulic tools, and industrial shop equipment.
• Maintain critical spare motor inventory.
• Assist electricians with electrical maintenance requests.
• Transport industrial lift equipment as needed to/from job sites for Facilities Maintenance.
• Assist other E&I department crafts during heavy shutdown/workload periods.
• Utilize electrical schematics, single lines, P&ID s, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, precision measuring instruments, and industrial shop equipment.
• Maintain a working knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA, and OSHA Safety Procedures.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with other E&I team members and functional departments.
• Lock-out/tag-out and disable all energy sources for safe work on equipment.
• Willing to support plant operations in afterhours emergency situations.
• Adhere to all Plant Protection Standards, PPE requirements, Company Policies, & Guidelines.

Requirements

• Experience in electrical / mechanical troubleshooting and repairing of industrial transportation / material handling equipment.
• Associates degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Technology and/or certified Journeyman Electrician or similar DOL apprenticeship.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in electrical or electro-mechanical maintenance.
• Experience maintaining battery powered equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Prior work experience in a hazardous manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards