Maintenance & Manufacturing Technician

Kids for the Future; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Erickson in Medford, OR, is seeking a dedicated assembler/tech for basic cleaning, benching, sawing, masking, and testing aircraft parts per FAA and customer specs. This full-time, non-exempt role requires reading instructions, handling hand tools, and ensuring quality and safety.

You will follow approved procedures, maintain a clean work area, document activities, and participate in continuous improvements. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and specifications.
• Technically skilled with good mechanical aptitude and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, assembly, disassembly, and testing of aircraft parts per instructions.
• Uses basic hand tools and measurement equipment.
• Documents work per regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Maintains organized work area and follows safety practices.
• Travels as required to meet customer requirements.
• Mentors new employees when qualified as a trainer or mentor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

• Location 611 Nebula Way,Medford, OR, 97504,United States
• Base Pay $23.54 - $29.61 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

I.Position Purpose

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.

II.Duties & 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.

Safety and Work Environment

– Identifies hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe and productive work environment for self and others. Follows Values Charter Safety: Above all else.

Effective Communication

– Actively listens to others. Communicates with others clearly, openly, and respectfully. Uses all forms of communication effectively and appropriately (includes email, text, IM).

Teamwork

– Works with and supports others to achieve organizational goals. Meets individual and team deadlines and responsibilities. Assumes additional responsibilities when needed. Responds constructively to instructions and procedures. Listens to others and values opinions and is respectful of team members and other Erickson employees. Works effectively with team leader or manager and promotes a positive team environment.

Accountable to Achieving Commitments

– Achieves commitments to both internal and external customers. Produces high quality work by being attentive to detail and maintaining accuracy. Works in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner to meet all schedules and timelines. Anticipates potential problems. Finds the root cause of problems and takes appropriate action. Makes continuous improvement to processes and results.

Adaptability to Change

– Understands, accepts, and supports the need for business change and helping others with transitions. Adapts and adjusts to change within own area of responsibility as well as accepting the need for change more broadly. Actively identifies and leads change within area of responsibility.

IV.Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 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.