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OXF Utility Technician - LGA

Worldwide Flight Services
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Aug 2024

About the role

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely.  We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents.  Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The Utility Technician is the main responder to emergency situations. They carry out preventive and corrective maintenance at the electrical and mechanical level of the material handling system. This will be done during the dwell periods in between the flights and in the other non-operational hours.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain superior customer service and safe working practice at ALL times.
  • Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains machinery and electrical equipment such as motors, electrical circuits, SICK ATR systems, baggage handling equipment and conveyor systems in accordance with diagrams, electrical drawings, operational manuals and manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Inspect diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Communicate with various parties on the work performed and present status of specialty systems.
  • Analyze root causes of Electrical failures and propose remedy and resolution as well as continuous monitoring for ways to improve and optimize the system.
  • Interpret schematics and engineering drawings in reference to layout, location, and operation of the system(s).
  • React to call outs from the Control Room Operator or manager executing service calls CM, PM and EM.
  • Preventive Maintenance – Inspection, adjustment, cleaning, replacement and prepare follow-up CM
  • Work orders if needed.
  • Attending to stoppages and bag jams as needed.
  • Completion of daily housekeeping duties individually and as a team.
  • Other duties as given by management team.
  • Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Electrical training and experience in an industrial environment or minimum 1 year experience as
  • Maintenance mechanic
  • Flexible work schedule for 24/7 operations
  • Valid Driver’s License NY and NJ require employees to have valid DL in the state they work in. (All other states do not require a state DL in that state, just a valid DL from any state)
  • Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport I.D. Badge
  •  Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen
  • Pass a Background Check

Preferred Skills

  • Strong electrical trouble shooting, conveyor and controls systems
  • Siemens, Allen Bradley PLC Systems
  • Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and electro mechanical devices up to
  • 480 volts such as motors, DC clutches, switches, panels, controls, etc. DC Drives knowledge a plus
  • Experience working on (PBB) Jet Bridges
  • Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies)
  • Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs
  • Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer and service oriented
  • Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative; who would like to grow and develop within the organization.
  • Working knowledge of computers and equipment
  • Ability to solve problems under pressure

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