Mechanic Assistant Job Description
Mechanic Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
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Mechanic Assistant Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Mechanic Assistant
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Education for Mechanic Assistant
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Employers hiring for the mechanic assistant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Education, Diesel, Technical, Management, Performance, Automotive Technology, General Education, Associates, Business, Industrial
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Mechanic Assistant Job Description
- Thrive under pressure in a team environment
- Love a busy and challenging environment
- Interface with USCG and USFS personnel
- Responsible for the completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, on HC-130 aircraft IAW USCG Asset Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS) and USCG/DoD technical orders, systems IAW USCG ACMS and USCG/DoD Technical orders
- Troubleshoot repair and maintain HC-130H structural, power plant, and propeller systems USCG ACMS and USCG/DoD Technical orders
- Troubleshoot repair and maintain HC-130H aircraft systems, including functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of all airframe, power plant and propeller mechanical systems, post maintenance checkout, adjustment, and correct flight generated discrepancies IAW USCG ACMS and USCG/DoD Technical orders
- Troubleshoot repair and maintain the electrical and indicating components of aircraft fuel system IAW the Aviation Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS) and applicable technical publications
- Troubleshoot repair and maintain aircraft electrical power systems IAW the Aviation Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS) and applicable technical publications
- Interface with USCG/USFS personnel
- Assist Aircraft Mechanic
- Mechanical background in the repair and preventative maintenance of HVAC equipment
- Knowledge of tools used in the HVAC trade
- Ability to climb ladders, work from platforms, work in mechanical rooms
- ASE Certifications or equivalent Welding qualified preferred, not required
- Heavy Caterpillar experience is preferred
- High School diploma with a 2 year Technical Degree in Automotive Technology highly desired
Mechanic Assistant Job Description
- Travel to AOG aircraft and perform required maintenance in deployed locations
- Perform other Aircraft Maintenance and aviation related duties as required
- Maintain the aircraft in accordance with the applicable USCG and USAF MAFFS mission requirements
- Read, understand, and troubleshoot using aircraft technical manuals, electrical wire diagrams and schematics
- Operate and perform preventative maintenance of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) IAW appropriate USCG and USFS documentation
- Perform other Aircraft Maintenance related duties as required
- Operate and service aircraft ground support equipment IAW the USCG Aeronautical Engineering Maintenance Management Manual, COMDTINST M13020.1 (series)
- Travel to AOG aircraft and perform required maintenance in deployed locations with limited notice
- Follow work orders, as assigned
- Properly transport, store, or use hazardous wastes and materials (HAZMAT) required for HC-130H missions
- ASE or welding certification preferred
- 2+ years experience in automotive maintenance field
- Knowledge of light, medium and heavy duty vehicles
- Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working in all type of temperature extremes
- Job requires candidates to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop and stand forlong periods of time
- Individuals also must demonstrate the ability and desire to work safely and display ethical behaviorat all times
Mechanic Assistant Job Description
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain tools and equipment, (11) Document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance using the Aviation Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS) IAW the Aeronautical Engineering Maintenance Management Manual, COMDTINST M13020.1 (series)
- Clean-up of fuel, oil and retardant contamination on airport ramps, hangar space, parking areas
- Must be able to lift up to 90+ pounds, occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, sanding, and material
- Assist Site Lead Technician and all garage technicians in all administrative/clerical needs
- Perform a full range of administrative responsibilities associated with a maintenance repair shop, accurately opening and closing work orders, order parts and process the invoice, work with vendors to assure we are getting the best possible pricing, filing, typing, copying, entry level IT support
- Review work orders to ensure that work is completed
- Review parts on operations are correct
- Enter all technician time in the work order system
- Coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks independently, follow up on tasks and seek help as needed
- TECHNICAL PRACTICES (THEORETICAL, PRECISE, ARTISTICS)
- See CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT section for more information
- Applicants desired to have background in outdoor related construction, having some experience with heavy equipment such as backhoe, trencher, truck driving, and have a background showing interest in electrical/electronic field
- CDL license or ability to obtain
- Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, you must not have had any drug or alcohol-related offenses within the past 2 years and no more than 1 within the past 5 years
- Ability to operate general shop equipment
Mechanic Assistant Job Description
- Move furniture/equipment
- Clean furniture/equipment
- Maintain/repair facilities
- Assist Dining Maintenance Mechanic
- Utilize inventory program to update equipment inventory
- Independently perform a variety of mechanical repairs
- Perform preventative maintenance of landscape equipment
- Welding and minor fabrication
- Document repair work
- Assist in parts inventory and organization
- The successful candidate will be subject to the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) which require a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, and return to duty tests
- Commenced mechanical Trade Certificate, preferably diesel mechanic or experience in Trade Assistant position
- Strong focus on Company adherence to OH&S and Environment
- Field service experience in a similar industry
- Sound organisational, planning and fault finding skills
- Hydraulic or auto electric knowledge an advantage, but not mandatory
Mechanic Assistant Job Description
- May perform welding using mig or stick welding equipment not requiring complex planning and layout or the use of special procedures
- Will utilize electronic diagnostic tools to identify computer controlled sensor problems
- May lead vocational training programs while teaching program participants the skills necessary to perform oil changes, do automotive detailing and to repair small engines such as lawnmowers
- Must be a role model and exhibit professional demeanor
- May be asked to drive a variety of motor vehicles to transport people, material and equipment as required
- Take pride in a job well done within a supportive team
- Possess a cert III mechanical (underbody work) qualification & MRTC
- Train and guide others to learn duties of the Mechanic
- Efficiently performs equipment scheduled maintenance on all KDP material handling assets
- Verifies repairs by test-driving vehicle
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and
- 2 or more years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic Assistant or Maintenance Worker
- Ability to work within a team or with minimal supervision
- Ability to repair and maintain equipment throughout the property
- Install equipment, paint, refrigerator and A/C and Heat repair, and various other duties as needed