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MRT III - Welding & Fabrication Technician, LAX Airport (LAXTEC)

Oshkosh AeroTech · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment, and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling, and military customers. The company owns trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, and Jetway®.

About the role

Join Oshkosh AeroTech as a Machine Repair Technician Level 3 to support the LAXTEC operation at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In this senior skilled technician role, you will perform advanced mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs while providing welding and fabrication support for airport equipment, systems, and facilities. The primary focus is mechanical maintenance and repair, with welding and fabrication as key technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment and systems supporting the LAXTEC operation.
  • Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance; lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance efforts.
  • Fabricate, modify, join, and repair equipment, fixtures, brackets, guards, supports, and other metal components and structures.
  • Perform MIG, TIG, stick, and/or other applicable welding processes in accordance with specifications and company/customer requirements.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, technical manuals, specifications, and work orders for accurate service execution.
  • Accurately document maintenance, repair, welding, and fabrication activity in CMMS and communicate critical equipment conditions to supervisors.
  • Use appropriate hand and power tools, welding equipment, measuring devices, forklifts, lift equipment, and company vehicles as authorized.
  • Comply with company and customer safety programs, trainings, housekeeping, and applicable hazardous waste requirements.

Requirements

  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Ability to obtain necessary airport security clearance.
  • 5+ years’ experience in maintenance operations, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, or a related skilled technical field.
  • Welding certificate or equivalent recognized welding training, with hands-on welding and fabrication experience.
  • Available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent; technical, vocational, military training, or related experience preferred.
  • Skilled in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.
  • Knowledge and practical experience with MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding; aluminum and stainless steel experience is a plus.
  • Ability to fabricate, modify, and repair metal components and structures using appropriate tools and measuring devices.
  • Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics; familiarity with PLC control systems is a plus.
  • Familiarity with airport operations and experience maintaining airport, industrial, material-handling, or heavy equipment.
  • Proficient in basic computer applications and CMMS software; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Joining Oshkosh AeroTech includes a comprehensive benefits package, such as medical, dental, vision coverage, and 401K.

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces; ladder work required.
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircraft and in confined work areas.
  • Specific vision abilities required include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Good hand/eye coordination is required.

Work Environment

  • Work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic.
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, heat, vibration, sparks, and welding fumes.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  • Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircraft and around heavy equipment.

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