BHS/PBB Lead Technician - BHM Airport

ERMC Aviation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Company-paid life insurance

Flight benefits with Delta Airlines

Job summary

ERMC Aviation in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a BHS Maintenance Lead Technician to manage operations and repairs on machinery used in baggage handling systems. This role includes directing shift activities, troubleshooting equipment, and performing preventive and emergency maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have previous maintenance experience and be authorized to work in the United States. ERMC provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and flight benefits with Delta Airlines.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Possess a government ID and Social Security card.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to work in extreme conditions.
• Eligible for appropriate security clearances.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily shift activities of all employees.
• Address customer daily operational needs and concerns.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive and emergency maintenance.
• Act as first responder to system alarms.

Skills

BHS Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting mechanical equipment

Emergency maintenance

Mechanical/electrical skills

Job description

The BHS Maintenance Lead Technician is primarily responsible for directing and managing any operational tasks and daily shift activities required by location. This position is responsible for repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment, and electro‑mechanical/laser recognition systems used in baggage conveyor systems and other day‑to‑day activities with minimum downtime.

Previous BHS Maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily shift activities of all employees.
• Address customer daily operational needs and concerns.
• Report any equipment problems to Airport Maintenance.
• Suggest and communicate operational improvements to customers as needed on a daily basis.
• Baggage handling from check-in to TSA screening hand-off may also include front‑of‑ticket‑counter and post‑screening assistance as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery & mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic devices, electro‑mechanical / laser recognition systems, baggage handling equipment and conveyor systems in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operational manuals and manufacturer's specifications using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Observe devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate & diagnose causes of trouble, dismantle devices to access & remove defective parts using hoists, hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect parts for imperfections; examine form and tester of parts to determine dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, level, plumb bobs and straightedges; repair or replace defective parts; install special functional and structural parts; lubricate & clean parts in line with manufacturer recommended maintenance.
• Perform preventive, corrective, predictive and emergency maintenance; 24‑hour availability may be required for emergency response/support; use cutting, brazing or welding equipment to repair sheet metal facings on conveyor systems or other metal work.
• Act as first responder to system alarms including Bag Jams, motor overloads, bag‑tracking faults, etc.
• Clean shop, control room and BHS assets.
• Realign baggage on the BHS.
• Monitor and use system overview screen (HMI) to detect problems.
• Assist in repairs of BHS and its components as directed by Team Leader or BHS Manager to develop mechanical/electrical skills and personal advancement.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must possess a government ID and Social Security card.
• Must have or be able to obtain reliable transportation.
• Able to work in extreme conditions (hot, cold, small spaces).
• Eligible for appropriate security clearances after satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work extended hours depending on operational needs.

Benefits

ERMC Aviation offers a full range of benefits for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k), company‑paid life insurance, supplementary life insurances, voluntary benefits (accident, cancer, hospitalization), option to receive paycheck 2+ days early, and discounts on hotels, rental vehicles, cruises, tuition with a participating college, and a college education savings plan.

As a member of the Unifi Service family of companies, ERMC employees are eligible for steeper flight benefits with Delta Airlines.