Mechanical Repair Technician I

Date Posted : 2024-04-03

2024-04-03

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HCA06 : Wheels & Brakes - LA Serv Ctr 9920 Freeman Ave , Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Repair Technician I , to join the Wheels and Brakes Landing Systems Team at the Los Angeles Service Center in Santa Fe Springs.

We are a maintenance, repairs, and overhaul site (MRO) for Collins Aerospace. In this 1st shift role, you are responsible for performing technical, mechanical, and inspection functions pertaining to the aircraft component overhaul process.

This position is working onsite 5 days per week at our Santa Fe Springs, California facilities .

1st Shift Hours : 5 : 30 a.m. to 2 : 00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Primary Responsibilities :

Conducts receiving inspection of in-coming assemblies / components in accordance with established procedures and technical data

Performs disassembly, wash, blast, bearing inspection, build up, mount, UT bolt tester, air retention, paint, cleaning, inspection, and assembly of aircraft component according to customer’s specifications, airworthiness directives, applicable manufacturers’ CMM guidelines and BFG operating procedures

Manual handling and maneuvering (rolling, lifting) of large aircraft wheels and brakes

Maintains proper segregation and identification of components in progress

Maintains current knowledge of and complies with customer / Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) / Joint Aviation Administration (JAA) technical data as applicable to the work assigned

Performs painting functions including mixing of primer / paint as well as application of primer / paint

Performs general shop and equipment maintenance; practices the principles of the 5S by creating and maintaining a neat, orderly work area;

identifies ways to remove non-value-added steps from all processes and strives to produce products in the least-waste-way

Consistently demonstrates a commitment to continuous process improvement and practices; actively participates and supports process improvement events

Looks for ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace

Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Basic Qualifications :

Must have a HS Diploma. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

Preferred Qualifications :

Basic Computer skills

Ability to operate hand tools, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and test equipment

Must be able to use measuring tools such as : micrometers, calipers, height gage, hydraulic gages, etc.

Ability to read and accurately Interpret blueprints and overhaul manuals for assembly purposes

Properly documents worked performed and follows work instructions

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions.

These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo, and conduct rescues.

We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come.

We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement : Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers.

We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.