Maintenance Lead (87397)

The Gill Corporation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation seeks a Maintenance Lead in California to install, maintain, repair, and rebuild complex machine tools and plant equipment. You will operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools, while supervising on the 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, replacing worn parts, and ensuring safe handling and disposal of hazardous substances. DOD ITAR considerations and equal opportunity employment are noted.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalency.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Specialized experience with boilers, hydraulics and plumbing.
• Strong decision-making skills
• Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to drive a forklift, cherry picker (boom lift), and scissor lift.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles problem equipment and determines extent of repairs necessary.
• Repairs, refits or replaces worn or defective parts.
• Troubleshoot various plant equipment and systems.
• Installs new plant equipment under engineering supervision.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and locates causes of trouble.
• Inspects parts for dimensional changes and quality.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools.
• Manage or participate in handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances or hazardous waste.

Skills

Decision-making

Forklift operation

Cherry picker operation

Scissor lift operation

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Boilers

Hydraulics

Plumbing

Job description

Who We Are

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Lead who under minimum supervision, installs, maintains, repairs or rebuilds complicated machine tools and special purpose machines and plant equipment. Responsible for making decisions on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, they will perform but not be limited to the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles problem equipment and determines extent of repairs necessary.
• Repairs, refits or replaces worn or defective parts.
• Troubleshoot various plant equipment and systems.
• Installs new plant equipment under engineering supervision.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools.
• Manage or participate in the management of the handling, storage and disposal manifesting of hazardous substances or hazardous waste and the disposal of chemicals, e.g. asbestos;
• Repairs electrical equipment.
• Other essential duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalency
• 10 years of related experience.
• Specialized experience with boilers, hydraulics and plumbing.
• Strong decision-making skills
• Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to drive a forklift, cherry picker (boom lift), and scissor lift

PLEASE NOTE: Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department