Utility Technician

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Worcester, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Monday-Friday

Hours:

7am-3:30pm

Salary: $23-$26/hr

JOB SUMMARY :

This individual will support full pressure helmet production from shell lay-up, surface finishing, component integration and final testing. Performs overhaul and repair of helmets. Supports visor and sunshade production for use on helmet assemblies.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required:

• Support full-pressure helmet production from shell lay-up, surface finishing, and component integration.
• Assemble, disassemble, and perform testing of high-altitude helmets and associated hardware.
• Perform overhaul and repairs to helmets and components along with testing.
• Conduct pressure retention (leak test) and static pressure tests on various items.
• Support visor and sunshade production from fabrication, component integration, and testing finished goods.
• Use and maintain various tools, test equipment , paint guns.
• Keep a clean and well-maintained workspace.
• Perform record keeping, ordering, and inventory of materials used during production.
• Classroom trainer of field suit technicians on maintenance and periodic overhaul procedures.
• Ability to cross-train, learning other aspects of Life Support Equipment.
• Ability to work with other departments, such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Government Inspectors.
• Other duties as required.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Employee works under general supervision.
• Employee has little or no decision-making responsibility.
• The employee has little or no impact on the decisions of others.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• None.

REQUIRED

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read engineering drawings, fabrication, and test procedures.
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.

• Able to read, write and speak in the English language.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Troubleshooting abilities to find small problems.
• Able to work alone and with others.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Able to read a precision rule (machinist's scale, tape measure, etc.).
• Able to read analog and digital meters, i.e.: flow, pressure, temperature, torque devices.

• Excellent hand-eye coordination with good technical and mechanical skills.
• Familiar with and ability to use various types of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools.
• Basic computer skills such as emailing, timecard record keeping, and form filling.

EDUCATION AND

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• High school or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in or technical training in Aircrew Life support / Flight Equipment Military Technical Schools or Commercial Schooling, desired but not required.
• 1-3 years of experience in or technical training in Commercial (aircraft or automotive body repair) or hobby experience in the use of paint sprayers, desired but not required.
• Basic, introductory on-the-job training.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Ability to move around the department as needed.
• High degree of manual dexterity to perform repetitive motions with hands.
• Ability and familiarity with the use of hand tools and powered hand tools, ex.: screwdriver, drills, hole punch, and dead blow mallet, scissors, etc., and other manually operated tools.
• Ability to use shop machinery (ex: drill presses, saws, grinders, etc.) and paint…