HARDWARE TECHNICIAN II

LSI, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LSI, Inc. seeks a Hardware Technician II to handle disassembly, repair, overhaul, modification, alignment, assembly, and diagnostics on mechanical trainer systems. The role involves working with a variety of tools and equipment to ensure high fidelity training devices meet specifications.

This intermediate position requires attention to detail and ability to work with engineers and technicians. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and experience with operational diagnostics,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and directives.
• Experience with diagnostics and disassembly for trainer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational diagnostics of trainer systems and inspect for conformance to specs.
• Disassemble, repair, overhaul, modify and reassemble components.
• Use engineering drawings and schematics to fabricate subsystems as required.
• Assemble subsystems into full trainer systems and ensure proper alignment and operation.
• Troubleshoot systems and perform final operational checks.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Calibrated tools

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Job description

Job Title

HARDWARE TECHNICIAN II

Location

Job Type

Full-Time

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Travel

Up to 10%

Security Clearance

None

Job Description

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 300 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

ESOP Sustainability

We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.

Take Ownership

Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.

Clear Communication

We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.

Pursuit of Excellence

We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

Pride in Our Work

We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.

Customer Focus

Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent

Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice

Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.

General Summary

The Hardware Technician II is an intermediate-level position involved in the disassembly, repair, overhaul, modification, alignment, assembly, and diagnostic checks of mechanical operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Independently performs operational diagnostics of complete trainer systems, analysis of results, disassembly, repair, overhaul, modification, systems tie-in, synchronization of systems, and final operation and inspection of completed system for conformance to specifications.
• Disassembles and inventories mechanical components and systems.
• Uses engineering drawings, schematics, and technical directives to fabricate subsystems or units as required.
• Assembles subsystems or units into overall system, aligning and synchronizing as required to make an operational trainer or related product.
• Troubleshoots the complete system or units, analyzes, repairs, and makes corrections to perform final operational checks for system conformance to specifications.
• Utilizes common hand tools, calibrated tools, and approved power tools as needed, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, protractors, gages, special fixtures, and holding devices.
• Removes or installs components to facilitate mechanical, surface, or structural repairs.
• Reworks components such as hydraulic/pneumatic actuators, valve assemblies, and hydraulic pumps by installing modification kits or replacing defective parts and/or hardware.
• Inspects or tests installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
• Adjusts, repairs, reworks, or replaces parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
• Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
• Assembles prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
• Cleans, oils, or coats system components as necessary before assembly or attachment.
• Joins structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.
• Aligns and fits structural assemblies manually, or signals crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
• Determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable Technical Manuals (TMs) as guidelines.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Must be able to work an alternate weekly schedule to meet contractual requirements.
• Available for short term travel to complete work off site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of aerodynamics relating to fixed- or rotary wing aircraft or missiles.
• Knowledge of hydraulic fluid actuator systems, emergency air systems, air conditioning and heating systems, integrated mechanical control systems, main drive systems, gearboxes, engines, landing gear systems, and airframe rigging systems.
• Knowledge of calibrated tools used in assembly and testing.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, drive systems, power plants, linkage controls, and knowledge of hand tools.
• Possess and display leadership skills within the Hardware Technician trade and provide guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Knowledge of the mechanical, airframe/structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems of all surface-controlled elements of operational aircraft.
• Requires a working knowledge of metals, fabrics, plastics, compounds and lubricants, ship equipment such as drill presses, lathes, buffing machines, hydraulic test stands, etc., hand tools and measuring devices such as micrometers, dial indicators, plug, torque and thread gages.
• Must be able to read and interpret written directives, engineering drawings, retain memory of specifications and tolerances, and have enough dexterity to prevent damage to serviceable parts during rework.
• Must be skilled in operational diagnostic analysis of integrated aircraft systems as simulated in trainer systems.
• Must be experienced in disassembly, repair, overhauls, modification, assembly, and synchronization of system and operational checkout of completed system.
• Possess the job knowledge, attention to detail, and judgment to review the work of subordinates; inspect and evaluate the work of subordinates; mentor, train, and guide subordinates in proper techniques; solve problems related to the work being completed; determine material and equipment required to complete the work assigned.
• Ability to troubleshoot highly sophisticated automated multi-integrated systems for flight control, armament, safety, emergency and landing systems.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical directives and schematics.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Five (5) years related experience required.
• Experience with aircraft mechanical, airframe/structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.