Service Technician - Airport Automated Cargo Handling System

Lodige USA Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Lödige is a supplier of material handling systems. We are seeking a Service Technician for our Automated Cargo Handling System at JFK Airport.

The role involves mechanical and electrical operation and maintenance, with a 16-hour daily shift and weekend/evening work as part of the roster. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, addressing breakdowns, troubleshooting with the Operations Team, and documenting repairs.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with minimum 4 years in maintenance of industrial/mechanical systems.
• Experience with electrical systems.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Good command of English, verbal and written.
• Willing to travel to other US sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Shift-based preventative maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and part replacement.
• Respond to breakdowns, perform reactive maintenance and resolve faults promptly.
• Understand system operation and troubleshoot for the customer’s Operations Team.
• Complete work orders and write fault resolution reports.
• Coordinate with the 24/7 Help Desk in Germany (in English).
• Some heavy lifting and heavy-duty tasks such as large motor replacement.

Skills

Engineering background

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Job Summary

Lödige is a supplier of material handling systems. We are seeking a Service Technician for our Automated Cargo Handling System at JFK Airport. The job role will include mechanical and electrical operation and maintenance. The system support is 16 hours a day, 7 days a week so evening and weekend work will form part of the shift roster. Responsibilities will mainly be located at JFK Airport, but there may be required travel to additional work sites in the US.

Responsibilities

• Working on shift to perform scheduled preventative maintenance including cleaning, lubricating parts, inspecting components (sensors, motors, drive belts etc.) repair or replacement of parts where applicable etc.
• Respond to breakdowns as they occur, performing reactive maintenance and resolving system faults in a timely manner.
• Understand the system operation and troubleshoot issues for the customer’s Operations Team efficiently.
• Complete work order forms and write reports on fault resolution.
• Correspond with company’s 24/7 Help Desk based in Germany (in English language).
• Some heavy lifting and heavy-duty tasks such as large motor replacement.
• In addition, may be required to support installation of new projects, or to
  perform maintenance on material handling systems in other parts of the US from time to time

Safety

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Completing all the required and assigned HSE training to a satisfactory level.
  • Participating in all HSE related activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment etc.
  • Reporting any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and/or stopping work if required.

Mandatory Requirements

• Engineering background with minimum 4 years’ experience in the maintenance of industrial / mechanical systems.
• Experience with electrical systems.
• Astute problem solver with ability to work independently.
• Good command of English language and clear communicator, both verbal and written.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Technical expertise related to automation and industrial systems.

Additional Requirements

• Technical expertise related to automation and industrial systems
• Approval thorough JFK Credentialing Office for an SIDA Badge with CBP Seal Clearance to access the worksite location. This requires:
  • Customs and Border Protection background check
  • Criminal History Record Check
  • TSA Security Threat Assessment