Facilities Maintenance Technician (Contract)

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Facilities Maintenance Technician (Contract) to join our team based in Columbus, MS.

This position is 2nd shift hours ( 2:00pm- 10:30pm)

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our company's buildings, equipment and infrastructure. This role involves performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and preventive tasks to support a productive and secure environment for employees and visitors. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of various maintenance disciplines, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to environmental, health and safety.

Meet the team:

Our team plays a key role in achieving AHI’s top company objectives by supporting the organization's strategic objectives while being a leader in Environmental, Health and Safety.

Your working environment:

On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities: 

Preventative Maintenance(PM):  30%

• Perform periodic upkeep of buildings and equipment related to, but not limited too, welding, plumbing, electrical, doors & locks, fire safety systems, roofing, flooring, production equipment and support tooling, etc.

• Schedule and ensure completion of routine PM work orders at scheduled intervals as per the individual maintenance plans.

• Conduct routine systematic walk-throughs inspecting all areas of the facility to spot potential issues before they become major problems.

• Establish a detailed list of consumable supplies as needed for planned PM activities.

• Document records of any findings for historical equipment tracking, identifying recurring issues and planning of future maintenance.

Repair and Troubleshoot:  30%

• Respond promptly and efficiently to emergencies, troubleshooting problems to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing issues.

• Monitor Facilities Service Center requests and ensure completion within established timelines and quality standards.
   

General Maintenance: 30%

• Perform a variety of general tasks including carpentry, painting, drywall repair, electrical, mechanical(HVAC & other air controlled devices), plumbing, and door and lock maintenance.

• Assist with company event setups and teardowns.

• Maintain cleanliness and tool control throughout the work area as well as mobile work carts.

• Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with company standards and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Support installation of new Facilities equipment.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Assist in coordinating with external vendors and monitoring of their work performance

• Participate in the company safety programs and TCO Objectives.  

• Other duties a