Technician

AMETEK Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to overhaul and repair aircraft oxygen masks, cylinders, and fire extinguishers, ensuring compliance with OEM specs and safety standards.

The role involves inspection, testing, documentation, and hands-on maintenance in an aviation environment. Qualified candidates typically have 3–5 years of related experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and preferably an A&P certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A&P certification is strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years related experience and/or training.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Experience with high-pressure oxygen systems.
• Aircraft industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair fire extinguishers, oxygen masks, cylinder/regulator assemblies.
• Receive equipment and perform inspections.
• Complete work orders and related paperwork.
• Test equipment using pressure gauges and flow meters.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues per maintenance manuals.
• Torque regulators to cylinders per OEM specs.
• Hydrostatically test oxygen cylinders.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English fluency

Hand tool proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P certification (strongly preferred)

Tools

Oxygen/test equipment

Torque tools

Pressure gauges

Job description

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Business Unit: Maintenance & Repair North America

Posting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description:

The Technician is responsible for overhauling and repair aircraft oxygen masks, cylinders, fire extinguishers and other aviation components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overhaul and repair fire extinguishers, oxygen masks, cylinder/regulator assemblies.
• Receive equipment and product inspection.
• Complete work orders and other paperwork.
• Test equipment through the use of pressure gauges and flow meters.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues by following the maintenance manuals.
• Torque regulators to the cylinders using product specs from the OEM manuals.
• Hydrostatically test oxygen cylinders.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A&P certification is strongly preferred

Experience:

• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools.
• Experience in working with high pressure oxygen.
• Aircraft industry experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, Parts Manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Must pass FAA pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 45,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].