Airport Services - Welding Technician - Orlando International Airport - MCO A​/B

About Oshkosh Aero Tech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Aero Tech 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 Aero Tech 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®, Jet Aire®, Jet Power®, Amp TekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Welding Technician is responsible forfabricating, joining, and repairing metal components, equipment, and structures using various welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding. This role performs welds in all position sin accordance with specifications and company or customer requirements. The technician applies specialized skills, tools, and techniques to ensure high-quality workmanship while supporting facility operations through minor maintenance activities andassistingother trade technicians. The position also involves responding to facility, equipment, and system issues, documenting work accurately in the CMMS, and proactivelyidentifyingpotential failures.

The Welding Technicianmaintainsa strong commitment to safety, housekeeping, and hazardous waste management, while completingadditionalduties and projects as assigned.

Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more!

• Fabricates, joins, and/or repairs equipment, fixtures and various typesof metal objects and structures using MIG, TIG, stick, or other welding processes.
• Welds according to specifications and company/customer requirements
• Applies specialized skills in procedures, techniques, tools,materials and/or equipment in area of expertise
• Executes welds in all positions includingfrom underneath,to the side, in a variety of shapes and more
• Perform minor maintenance duties andassisttrade technicians in and around airport facilities.
• Respond to and correct issues that may exist within the facility, equipment, or systems.
• Report issues found that could potentially lead toadditionalsystem and/or equipment failures.
• Inputsaccurateinformation into the CMMS.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of dangers in work area
• Practices good housekeeping in work area
• Responsible for understanding and following all Hazardous Waste Management duties and responsibilities
• Other projects and responsibilities may be addedatthe company’s discretion.

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
  
  Technical / vocational / or military training / related experience
• Welding Certification is Required
• Two (2) or more years weld experience with at least one (1) yearsof experience in general maintenance
• Knowledge of welding techniques including MIG, TIG, Stick - aluminum and stainless steel is a plus
• Ability tocomprehendall blueprints and schematics
• Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting
• Proficient in all key weldments
• Ability to usepersonalcomputer or workstation
• Demonstrate ability to use all appropriate tools, measuring devices, forklifts, cranes, and fixturesrequired
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate personnel assignments within the department
• Effectively communicate and solve issues that cross departmental boundaries

While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required tostand; walk; use hands and fingers,handleor feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have the ability to use hand trucks, forklifts, tugs, and lift trucks. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp aroundaircraftsand confined areas.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include goodclose proximityvision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

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