Lead Ground Equipment Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure that machines continue to run efficiently and smoothly.

• Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and batteries, following wiring diagrams.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, vacuums or other equipment.
• Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
• Disassemble broken or defective equipment in order to facilitate repair.
• Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts using hand tools or power tools.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies.
• Assist in preparation, inspection, equipment assemblies and components that offer risks to people and environments.
• Check validity dates on all accessories and components of special equipment.
• Apply requirements in standards and procedures of special equipment.
• Ensure and control validity dates of all accessories and components of special equipment.
• Able to lead a small team of technicians using all these skills.

• High School/ GED

• Advanced Technician Role, requiring Advanced Skills to perform all standard tasks within the Technical Area assigned to.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in area of responsibility
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role preferred

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Need to have experience with hand tools and pneumatic tools.
• High degree of technical aptitude and skill to learn the function and repair of plant production equipment.
• Self-starter able to take direction, problem solves to repair and maintain equipment and systems.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with a CMMS system is a plus
• Professional written and verbal communication required.

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR  "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.