Mechanical Technician

Position Details

The position requires the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech. US Citizenship/Permanent Resident Required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of standard test equipment, oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers etc, as well as advanced knowledge of custom-made test equipment including automatic test equipment.
• Aligns and adjusts complex electrical components on units being tested to ensure proper functioning of electrical circuits, utilizing established test procedures.
• Analyzes circuitry and physically checks wiring and operation of various electronic parts, units, and systems components necessary to locate malfunction causes found during testing of components, equipment or systems.
• Performs difficult electrical/mechanical repair operations consisting of disassembly and assembly of units.
• Verifies that repairs or modifications performed on customer equipment conform to client Quality and Workmanship Standards.
• Records results of repair and modification actions and accounts for time required to perform each task on Service Worksheets.
• Prepares estimate of repair costs for customer, may be required to communicate technical and financial aspects of repair costs both in verbal and written form to internal and external customers.
• Able to research and provide an in-depth estimates for units requiring extensive repairs, required service bulletins, overhauls and complete rebuilds.
• Have advanced knowledge of various avionics systems, basic electronics theories and associated circuitry and components.
• Understands the importance of accurate paperwork and how it impacts the repair process. Understands the importance of continually improving quality. Supports and promotes continuous process improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Understands safety requirements and performs duties in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Understand current workload and production needs to assist senior techs and leads in determining how to best use available resources to meet established goals.
• Able to research and provide an in-depth estimate for overhauls and required bulletins.
• May be required to perform related duties as assigned.
• Accurately records results of repair and modification actions, accounts for time, and records other data per SCOP requirements in SAP or on Service Worksheets as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics technology or appropriate discipline or an equivalent vocational certificate in electronics is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is the minimum education requirement.
• Surface mount/through hole soldering experience a must.
• Electronics component level repair experience preferred.
• RF repair experience preferred.