Maintenance & Manufacturing Technician

Erickson Inc.; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company in Medford is seeking an individual for aircraft parts maintenance. Responsibilities include performing tasks with hand tools, documenting work, and mentoring new employees. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required. Ideal candidates should possess good mechanical aptitude and a year of aviation experience preferred. This role offers opportunities for growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Valid driver's license is a must.
• 1 year of aviation experience preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude and hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic cleaning, sawing, assembly, and testing tasks for aircraft parts.
• Document work per specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized work area and good housekeeping practices.
• Mentor and train new employees as qualified.

Skills

Basic maintenance tasks

Mechanical aptitude

Eye-to-hand coordination

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

This position performs basic cleaning, benching, sawing, masking, assembly, disassembly, part marking, touch up, and testing tasks for aircraft parts and components with defined instructions in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other regulatory requirements, customer, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Erickson requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic cleaning, benching, sawing, assembly, disassembly, and testing tasks for aircraft parts and components.
• Ability to perform tasks using basic hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Documents work per Company, customer, and regulatory requirements. Part marking per customer specifications.
• Performs all other general duties in work area as defined by Lead.
• Maintains an organized work area and good housekeeping practices.
• Reads and complies with drawings, operation instructions, Production Certificate Quality Manual, Standard Operation Procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, technical manuals, and specifications as applicable.
• Travels as required to meet Company and customer requirements.
• Performs administrative duties e.g., time entry, DAX, training classes, etc. as required by department.
• Creates, revises, and uses department documents as required by the Company and department requirements.
• Orders, receives, and returns parts in accordance with Company policies.
• Actively participates in continuous process improvements.
• Mentors, trains and coaches new employees when qualified as a mentor or trainer.
• Achieves and maintains task qualifications for all work performed.
• Works with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and products to perform required tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and specifications.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and manufacturing tasks per written instructions.
• Technically skilled and has good mechanical aptitude. Must have good eye-to-hand coordination and exceptional dexterity of the hands and fingers.
• Minimal communication is required both verbally and in written documentation.
• 1 year of aviation experience preferred. Any metalworking knowledge is desirable.
• Ability to drive company vehicles or rental vehicles as directed.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally is desirable.