Job Description
Seattle-area aerospace engineering Company is seeking a Lead EME Aircraft Component Technician. This position includes team management functions as well as doing hands on repair, assembly, soldering, or re-manufacture of electrical and electromechanical components utilizing company provided approved data. The lead technician will be responsible for scheduling work assignments for their department, mentoring technicians and providing support when needed. When not engaged in their assigned management tasks, the lead tech will be testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, electromechanical, and machined assemblies sent in for repair evaluation by our customers.
Essential Responsibilities
- Liaison between technicians and product manager.
- Assist with the execution of the daily operations (ie. timekeeping, reporting, training).
- Monitor and evaluate staff performance
- commitment to company values and ethics
- Test and repair aircraft components in accordance with company provided data (manuals, drawings, procedures, etc.) and company provided training.
- Correctly, concisely, and legibly fill out all company forms and reports as required by management (both written and online).
- Work with co-workers to achieve goals and objectives set by management.
- Work with management to develop new processes and procedures as necessary.
- Work with warehouse and supply chain teams to order and pull inventory to support component builds.
- Assist in basic shop upkeep and maintenance including routine cleaning of the technician's work area and periodic shop maintenance assignments.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external representatives, including management, customer reps, FAA inspectors, airline inspectors and similar (training provided).
- Maintain a clean, clutter-free work area.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills
- The ability to pass a basic background check.
- 4+ years of similar or related work experience; similar experience in aviation, marine, electronics, or low-voltage electric repair will be considered.
- Experience leading or managing people, managing shop workflow and team motivation.
- Moderate level of experience and proficiency with general electrical soldering and/or circuit board level soldering.
- The ability to follow instructions and work to a written procedure concisely and accurately.
- Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Preferred candidate will be bilingual speaking English and Vietnamese.
- You must be able to read and thoroughly understand technical drawings, blueprints, manuals and instructions. A pre-employment technical skills and comprehension test may be required.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized
- Experience with Microsoft Office, email and Teams.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Valid Driver's license.
- Electrical or mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience. Assembly experience is a plus.
Education
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Trade schooling or related industry experience required.
- Associates degree or higher in a related technical field preferred.
Compensation
- Hourly position commensurate with experience level, skill level and/or certifications or licenses. ($36.05 per hour to $40.86 per hour or $70,000 - $85,000 annually).
- Medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options like STD, LTD, FSA, HSA.
- 401k plan with 100% match on the first 4%, fully vested immediately.
- Full time workers get paid holidays, vacation, sick/personal leave accrued on hire date.
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in a standard office environment; noise level is moderate in the work area.
- Ability to communicate well orally with customers, management and co-workers is crucial. Regular use of phone and email communication is essential.
- Hearing is essential for conversations, receiving technical information and instructions on repair work.
- Vision correctable within normal ranges essential for working, prepping and inspecting small parts and components.
- Must have good manual and finger dexterity to work with small parts, components and tools for repair.
- One must be able to sit for extended periods up to 50% of the time for technical inspection and repairs.
- Occasional lifting or parts or procured items up to 25lbs may be required.
- Ability to move about the office, occasionally accessing files, storage, office equipment and meetings.
About JPE
Engineering is in the DNA of our PMA. Many of our PMA parts are solutions to problems faced by our aerospace customers, and we also offer FAA-DER repairs to high-value, expendable components. We want to prove to you that replacement airplane parts and repairs can perform better than OEM, not just cost less. Since our company was founded in 1994, our customers have saved millions of dollars by using our jet parts and repairs. Jet Parts Engineering's staff is comprised of some of the best and brightest in the industry who are eager to help – our people are the best part!
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36.05 To 40.86 (USD) Hourly
