Disassembly Technician - Fortner Engineering

heico; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Heico in the United States seeks a disassembly technician to clean aircraft actuator assemblies and subassemblies. You will read work orders, travelers, and manuals to guide disassembly and cleaning processes, under supervision.

Responsibilities include using hand tools and precision measurement equipment, wearing respirators when required, and maintaining a safe work area. Maintain productivity by completing tasks on schedule and reporting issues promptly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of relevant MRO experience.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, manuals and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles parts to clean for inspection.
• Reads work orders, travelers and manuals for guidance.
• Uses hand tools and precision instruments accurately.
• Wears a respirator as required for safety.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and reports issues to leads.
• Completes work orders accurately and on time.
• Follows FAA and company procedures.

Skills

Reading instructions

Reading manuals/drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measurement tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview of the Position

The disassembly technician worker is responsible for the disassembly and cleaning of aircraft actuator assemblies and subassemblies. The disassembly technician worker works under the direct supervision of department leads, as well as the department supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Disassembles to clean parts to prepare them for subsequent inspection.
• Ability to read instructions such as work orders/ travelers, maintenance manuals, and drawings.
• Responsible for reading and understanding work orders and asking department lead for help when necessary.
• Capable of utilizing the computer, reading manuals and understanding maintenance documents.
• Capable of using hand assembly and test tools and other precision measuring equipment.
• Must be able to wear a respirator while performing work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of work orders.
• Able to take direction from supervisors regarding the focus of the day.
• Report any error in work to department leads.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations as outlined in the Employee Handbook on safe workstations.
• Contribute to the team environment by accomplishing designated tasks and is able to work closely with others in an assembly line environment.
• Clean work area at the end of each shift.
• Comply with FAA and company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; is able to multi-task and be able to change priorities as required by customer driven demands.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards as required; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. Works with a sense of urgency.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Work overtime as required by production requirements without notice.

Education / Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and Post High School Education. 3-5 years of relevant experience in MRO.

Other Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to talk or listen.
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to assemble and work on parts.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in moderate noise levels.
• Minimal travel required.