Mechanic Helper

Kalitta Air; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air is seeking a Mechanic Helper to assist mechanics in repairs and alterations. The role requires a high school diploma and the ability to understand and communicate effectively in English. Physical demands include lifting and working in varied environments. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain mechanical experience in an aviation setting.

Qualifications

• High school education required; technical school desirable.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds periodically.
• Must have safety toe boots/shoes.

Responsibilities

• Assist a mechanic during repair or alteration.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Follow safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Ability to read, write and understand English

Basic mechanical skills

Education

High school graduate

Some college or technical school

Tools

Basic hand tools

Drill/driver

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Mechanic Helper

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Assisting a mechanic during repair or alteration of an article.

2. Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.

3. Following safety rules and procedures.

4. Keeping the work area clean and neat.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give verbal and written direction to assigned staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand; walk; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in a construction, maintenance setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OTHER:

Must have safety toe boots/shoes.

Must have basic hand tools/drill/driver.