About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Maintenance Repair Technician position is responsible for performing basic mechanical maintenance and repair tasks, inspecting equipment for potential problems, and troubleshooting issues to ensure equipment is performing appropriately and the customer is taken care of.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and maintain airport passenger boarding bridges, and related equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled and schedule maintenance repairs of equipment.
• Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and lubrication of components. 
• Inspect, replace and/or repair defective parts while performing preventative maintenance
• Drive and operate different equipment such as golf cart, company vehicles, forklift, etc.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Input all work order in the CMMS system and complete all PM’s and CM’s logs and paperwork.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company’s vision, mission, and core values in all interaction with customers, co-workers, and suppliers
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• 1-2 years’ experience in the area of maintenance operations
• Industrial Electrical Experience; specifically with 3 phase motors and 480v
• Mechanic skills including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair
• Familiarity with Airport operations a plus
• Intermediate understanding of PLC Control systems
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift including weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of a maintenance repair technician the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and work in small spaces.  Ladder work required.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds. Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircraft and the confined areas. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Good hand / eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is at the airport operation with vehicular traffic.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircraft and heavy equipment. 

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.