Technician I

AMETEK Inc.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Technician to overhaul and repair aircraft oxygen masks, cylinders, fire extinguishers and other aviation components. The role emphasizes servicing high‑pressure oxygen systems and related assemblies in a shop environment.

You will read blueprints and manuals, perform inspections, complete work orders, and document results. Candidates should have 3–5 years of related experience, a High School diploma or GED, and preferably an A&P certificate; U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; A&P certification preferred.
• 3–5 years related experience or equivalent training in aviation maintenance.
• Proficient with hand tools and reading blueprints/parts manuals.
• Experience with high-pressure oxygen systems and aviation components preferred.
• Must pass FAA pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair fire extinguishers, oxygen masks, cylinder/regulator assemblies.
• Receive equipment and perform inspections.
• Complete work orders and paperwork.
• Test equipment using pressure gauges and flow meters.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues following maintenance manuals.
• Torque regulators to cylinders per OEM specs.
• Hydrostatically test oxygen cylinders.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Read blueprints & manuals

Interpreting documents

Attention to detail

US citizen or green card

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P certification (preferred)

Tools

Torque wrenches

Pressure gauges

Flow meters

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.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required. 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.

Typical Working Conditions

• Work will be conducted mostly indoors in a “shop” type environment. Exposure to heat or cold will mostly be limited to when walking from one building to another or if bay doors have been opened to allow for shipping and receiving exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, etc.) activities.
• The use of PPE such as safety glasses and safety toed shoes are required in designated working areas.

Essential Physical Tasks

• Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regular use of hands/fingers for handling, holding, grabbing.
• Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

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.

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

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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component 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].