Welder / Maintenance Repair Tech I - FLL Airport

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. They own trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, and Jetway®. Oshkosh Airport Services provides industry-leading maintenance services to airlines throughout North America, covering 24/7 on-site service, emergency call-outs, and periodic maintenance.

About the role

This position is responsible for performing welding, fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on PLC-controlled baggage handling, conveyor systems, and related equipment. The role is located at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).

Responsibilities

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform welding and fabrication using MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding processes as required.
• Must possess a current 3G welding certification.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform quality welds in various positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, welding symbols, and related documentation.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and install metal components, brackets, supports, guards, frames, and other structures.
• Perform cutting, grinding, fitting, and other metal fabrication activities as needed.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated components to ensure proper fit, quality, and functionality.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.

Maintenance Repair Technician

• Provide troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of PLC-controlled baggage, conveyor systems, and related equipment, components, and systems.
• Provide concise, accurate, and sufficiently detailed data for input of all maintenance information.
• Perform mechanic duties including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of conveyor and control systems.
• Drive and operate equipment such as golf carts, company vehicles, forklifts, etc.
• Support operations with clearing bag jams.
• Assist with the development and ensure proper input of maintenance data into the computerized maintenance management system.
• Respond to maintenance calls when required and/or requested.
• Comply with company safety program and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must have a 3G Welding Certificate or higher.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Availability to work day or night shift including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1+ years’ experience in maintenance operations.
• Industrial Electrical Experience, specifically with 3-phase motors and 480v.
• Mechanic skills including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Familiarity with Airport operations.
• Intermediate understanding of PLC Control systems.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.

Work Environment

The work environment is similar to airport operations with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts.
• High, precarious places.
• Outside weather conditions.
• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Cold and vibration.
• Loud noise levels.

Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircraft and heavy equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces.
• Ladder work required.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.
• Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp and in confined areas of baggage conveyor systems.
• 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.

Benefits

As a member of the Oshkosh team, you’ll enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.