Technician

Daifuku Services America Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Services America Corporation is seeking a Technician in North Charleston, SC, to complete maintenance and repairs of Baggage Handling Systems and Passenger Boarding Bridges. The role includes mentoring team members and ensuring equipment operates safely. Candidates must have at least 2 years of mechanical or electrical experience and be able to work non-traditional schedules, including weekends. A GED is required, and preferred qualifications include experience in an Airport environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of mechanical or electrical experience.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Completes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of systems.
• Mentors and trains other personnel on maintenance tasks.
• Diagnoses equipment failures and ensures equipment safety.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical experience

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Technician

Job Location: US-SC-North Charleston

# of Openings: 1

Company Division: DSUS

Overview

Completes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges; mentors, trains and assigns tasks of other personnel assigned to assist in maintenance and repair activities in the absence of Senior Technicians and/or Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Completes basic maintenance assignments involving but not limited to preventive, routine and emergency maintenance, clearing system jams; shift inspections, cleaning, and/or electrical and mechanical adjustments.
• Diagnoses equipment failures under the guidance of senior personnel; ensures equipment is running safely.
• Takes direction and seeks the guidance and expertise of senior level personnel and accepts training and mentoring from them.
• Provides direction, guidance and expertise to personnel assigned to assist in maintenance and repair activities, conducts training and mentoring responsibilities; may act as lead in the absence of Sr. Technicians and/or supervisors.
• Reads and interprets repair manuals, basic schematics and supervisor/manager's instructions.
• Works in tight and/or high spaces utilizing appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
• Follows and complies with all company and federally established policies and procedures; completes all applicable training courses assigned by the company.
• Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Performs additional duties/assignments as may be required by management.
• Assists with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning and greasing.
• Completes all safety training as assigned by the Company.
• Compliance with all ELS safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum 2 years of previous mechanical or electrical experience
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in an Airport environment.
• Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.
• HVAC, welding/brazing, and/or plumbing knowledge and skills.
• Minimum 2 years of previous basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience.
• 3+ years industrial mechanical and/or electrical background.
• Minimum 1 year experience with PLC logic and/or Industrial HVAC certification.
• Advanced computer skills.

Additional Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Possess trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to work with people regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or job type.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ability to obtain the proper resources to complete job assignment.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to complete assigned training in a timely manner.

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge at an intermediate level in working with Microsoft Windows to include: Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Company's insurance policy.
• Must be able to comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing all tasks and promoting a safe work environment at all times.

Physical Demands

• Stand – Frequently
• Walk – Frequently
• Sit – Occasionally
• Handling/Fingering – Frequently
• Reach Outward – Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder – Frequently
• Climb – Frequently
• Crawl – Frequently
• Squat or Kneel – Frequently
• Bend – Frequently
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less – Frequently
• Lift/Carry 11-20 lbs – Frequently
• Lift/Carry 21-50 lbs – Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 51+ lbs – Occasionally
• Push/Pull 10 lbs or less – Frequently
• Push/Pull 11-20 lbs – Frequently
• Push/Pull 21-50 lbs – Occasionally
• Push/Pull 51+ lbs – Infrequently
• Vision (Near, Distance) and Hearing – Required for safe work.

Work Environment

Works under the Airport Terminal, in conditions that may contain dust, dirt and continual noise that is below OSHA's action level.

ELS Statement

Elite Line Services (ELS) is an Affinity/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, gender identity, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [e-mail].