Mechanical Repair Tech I

About the role

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Repair Technician I to perform technical/mechanical/inspection functions pertaining to the aircraft wheel and brake component overhaul process. This position is 100% onsite at our Haltom City, TX location.

Responsibilities

• Counsults with engineering personnel to determine the most efficient and effective methods of accomplishing tasks.
• Conducts receiving inspection of incoming assemblies/components in accordance with established procedures and technical data.
• Performs disassembly, wash, blast, paint, build-up, pressure test, receiving inspection and final inspection and assembly of aircraft components according to customer's specifications, airworthiness directives, applicable manufacturers' CMM guidelines and operating procedures.
• Maintains proper segregation and identification of components in progress.
• Maintains current knowledge of and complies with customer/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Joint Aviation Administration (JAA) technical data as applicable to the work assigned.
• Performs painting functions including mixing of primer/paint as well as the application of primer/paint.
• Performs general shop and equipment maintenance; practices the principles of the Five S's by creating and maintaining a neat, orderly work area.
• Identifies ways to remove non-value-added steps from all processes and strives to produce products in the least-waste-way.
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to continuous process improvement and practices.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Must be able to read and interpret our technical documents/Component Maintenance Manual.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.