Shop Technician

About the role

Hughes Technical Services, a division of AP4, is seeking a part-time Shop Technician to support daily shop operations. This role assists with parts handling, packaging, shipping preparation, and inventory movement to ensure materials are safely moved, correctly inventoried, properly packed, and shipped on time. The position works on average less than 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Move and inventory parts:
  • Move parts and materials using appropriate tools and safe handling practices.
  • Assist with inventory organization and tracking by moving items into/out of storage areas.
  • Load/unload parts in assigned locations and ensure boxes are labeled clearly.
• Prepare parts for shipping:
  • Build boxes for shipping based on part size, weight, and shipping requirements.
  • Sandblast and prepare parts for shipping readiness (as assigned).
  • Stage parts and confirm packaging materials are available and properly used.
• Packing and shipping support:
  • Pack parts into shipping containers (boxes/pallets/crates) using proper protective materials.
  • Ensure shipments are prepared correctly for transit and meet internal shipping standards.
  • Help unload or ship parts when others are on assigned peel/shift duty (as directed).
• Warehouse/shop support:
  • Assist with organizing parts by type, job order, or customer requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, following all shop safety procedures.
  • Report damaged items, incorrect parts, or inventory discrepancies to the supervisor.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience working in a shipping & receiving environment with customs knowledge.
• Ability to read and understand the English language for comparing and reading product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
• Good overall understanding of warehouse workflow and ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to use good judgment to carry out detailed instructions.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to operate power equipment at elevated levels (20’-40’) such as forklifts, reach trucks, picker machines, etc.
• Working knowledge of FedEx, UPS, DHL shipping programs.
• Working knowledge of international shipping documents (Shipper’s Letter of Instruction, Electronic Export Information, Certificate of Origin, and others as required).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Maintain appropriate attendance standards.