Ground Maintenance Technician (Stationary) - ATL

About the Role

As a Ground Maintenance Technician (GMT) in a stationary role, you will be part of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team. A GMT (Stationary) specializes in completing repairs and utilizes preventive maintenance on motors and controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and machine shop equipment. The ideal candidate is proficient in using diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to resolve malfunctions and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and repairing with precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Ensures the proper functioning of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic equipment by troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating industrial equipment and test equipment in accordance with approved manuals and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to log inventory levels; anticipating need; placing and expediting orders; and verifying receipt.
• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

The starting rate for this position can increase within 6 months of your start date, based on premiums offered, such as CIMM Certification, shift differential, and skill differential.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must possess at least one of the following:

• Electrical/Relay knowledge: Understanding and proficiency in repairing 12 to 50 VAC/DC control circuits, 120 VAC single-phase electrical circuits and control circuits, 480 VAC 3-phase electrical systems.
• PLC Controls/Network: Proficiency and knowledge of repairing PLC and associated computer network systems, including Allen Bradley PLCs, SLC 500, SLC 5000, and Micro Logix systems.
• Industrial Maintenance/Conveyor Systems/Passenger Loading Bridges (PLB): Knowledge of system operations for PLB, conveyor systems, and heavy equipment maintenance on hydraulics/electrical/mechanical for large industrial machinery.
• Industrial A/C refrigeration: Knowledge of high-pressure point-of-use pre-condition air systems, low-pressure glycol chiller systems, and repair and isolation of system failures, as well as related software for both high- and low-pressure control circuits.
• 400 Hz Generator/Inverter Ground Power: Strong understanding of electronic and electrical components and proficiency in identifying problems, repairing, and rebuilding them. Background in 400 Hz, testing equipment, and ability to read electrical schematics and drawings. Familiarity with Jetpower II, Jetpower Plus, and CSI units. Experience operating passive and resistive load banks and working in an electronics environment.

Qualifications

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• At least 18 years of age with authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to lift items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.
• Willingness to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Completion of a two-year degree at a post-secondary technical school or a minimum of three years of demonstrated ability.
• Must achieve a satisfactory score on entry tests structured to determine ability to perform required tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subject areas.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply information found in technical documents, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong communication while working as a team and coordinating repairs with other GMTs and outside vendors.
• Ability to respond to customers' needs with minimum direction and perform repairs in time-sensitive situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit-sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation for new hires, earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31).
• Up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave for birthing parents; 2 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs supporting loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including an employee assistance program, free financial coaching, and mental health resources.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs to achieve long-term career goals.
• World-wide partnerships for community service and sustainability initiatives.
• Business Resource Groups to connect employees with common interests and promote inclusion.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks, such as car and hotel rentals, auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.