Technician , Facilities

About Us

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in more than 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering, and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value‑driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners, and society.

This position is responsible for performing tasks associated with the repair, installation, and diagnostics of plant utilities, plant assets, fire suppression systems, boilers, and mechanical equipment and components. The role requires troubleshooting electrical and electronic components while ensuring that all company, regulatory, and customer requirements are met.

• Perform tasks directed by the Supervisor as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department.
• Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for satisfactory performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving them.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair basic plumbing, welding, mechanical, machines, industrial motor control, hydraulic air circuitry, fire suppression systems, boilers, and HVAC.
• Perform a wide variety of maintenance/basic electrical projects, including small tool repair.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Work from verbal and written instructions, drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Complete work order data; update and enter the work order system.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Commitment to company values and ethics.
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Motivation: maintains a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Organization: very detail‑oriented and always comes prepared.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, and undertakes additional responsibilities.
• Advanced computer proficiency.

• Basic mathematical skills.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience and/or training.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and comply with OSHA standards.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is a manufacturing setting and is occasionally exposed to heat, cold, wet, and fumes or chemicals. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional manufacturing environment.

Technical

Full‑time

Non‑exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.