Plant Maintenance Mechanic Facilities - Welder

American Airlines; Tulsa (OK); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

American Airlines is seeking a skilled welder/facilities technician to perform welding, fabrication, and maintenance tasks across airport facilities in Tulsa, OK. The role requires reading and following safety procedures, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with FAA and company policies.

The candidate should have 36+ months of related experience, a valid driver's license, and be ready to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, in an outdoor environment.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• AWS Certified Welder certification preferred or required.
• Experience welding, fabrication and maintenance in industrial environments.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• FAA background checks for access to security areas may be required.

Aufgaben

• Troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, and install building components and equipment.
• Execute welding and fabrication tasks using SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW processes.
• Perform general building maintenance and facility upgrades.
• Maintain security access controls and office/facility locks.
• Coordinate with vendors and escort teams on site as needed.
• Follow safety policies and complete required trainings.
• Wear appropriate uniforms and PPE; operate relevant electronic systems.

Kenntnisse

Welding

Fabrication

Industrial maintenance

English language

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

AWS Certified Welder

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• Responsible for being a key reason why friends, family, and customers of American Airlines fly safely and on time.
• There are also opportunities for job growth and advancement, training, and working with many of the industry’s most talented aviation professionals.

What You'll Do

These are the essential functions of the job

This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed when operationally necessary, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Please contact [e-mail] should you wish to request an accommodation.

Technical Functions

• Troubleshoot, disassemble, clean, check, repair, rework, replace, fabricate, assemble, install, and adjust any building component, plant equipment, automotive and ground equipment, machinery, accessories, and parts
• Execute assignments requiring plumbing skills
• Execute assignments requiring millwright skills
• Weld materials
• Perform general building maintenance and construction work
• Maintain locks and keys for facility (doors, desks, gates) and other airport locations, including digital security access doors and gates

GSE / Facilities General Functions

• Assist in storage, removal, and clean‑up of hazardous waste
• Ensure forms, records, reports, and other work‑related paperwork are completed properly
• Request parts
• Clean work area after each shift in preparation for the next crew
• Perform Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walks
• Coordinate with vendors regarding technical questions
• Explain work procedures to other personnel
• Escort vendors throughout airport property

American Airlines General Functions

• Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
• Complete job‑relevant trainings
• Adhere to government regulations (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA)
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Follow instructions from supervisor or Crew Chief, as applicable
• Coordinate with other employees, vendors, and stakeholders to accomplish work tasks
• Perform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles)
• Wear uniforms and work shoes as required by company policy
• Use relevant electronic systems to complete work

All you'll need for success

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• AWS Certified Welder (American Welding Society)
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language or language native to geographical location
• Thirty‑six months (36) or more welding, fabrication, structural steel, industrial maintenance, or related experience
• Perform welding using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and FCAW (Flux Core) processes
• Fabricate, repair, and modify structural steel, handrails, platforms, stairs, ladders, equipment supports, and facility infrastructure
• Read and write legibly to complete forms and/or acknowledge messages, as well as identify company part numbers, invoice, bill of lading, and shipper numbers, as required
• Must be willing to work outdoors in any weather conditions in accordance with Company Safety Guidelines
• Must be willing to work extra hours when there are operational needs, such as weather delays
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
• Any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate

What You'll Get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.