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Utility Technician

Connexion Systems + Engineering

  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • $23–$26 Per Hour

Highlights

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationShrewsbury, MA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$23–$26 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1999
Websitehttps://www.csetalent.com/

Description

Job Title: Utility Technician
Pay Rate: $23-$26/hr.
Location: Shrewsbury
Duration: Temp-Perm
Shift: M-F 1st Shift 7am-3:30pm

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 AircrewLife 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 sprayers.
  • Able to move compressed air tanks using a hand cart.
  • Use of respirators and dust masks for certain operations.
  • Occasional physical exertion including the lifting of objects exceeding 20 pounds.
Mental & Visual Demands
  • Significant level of mental concentration required to manage multiple complex tasks.
  • Visual acuity to work safely with chemicals and machinery.
  • Visual effort to see small details.
  • Work requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of time.
Work Environment and Hazards
  • Some areas in the building are not climate controlled.
  • Compressed Air Hazards.
  • Work with hazardous chemicals.
  • Safety concerns with potentially dangerous equipment and machinery such as rubber mills, presses, tensile testing machines, etc.
  • Occasional exposure to dust, heat and other environmental factors that may at times be objectionable.
  • Exposure to hazards that could result in injury and loss of time at work.

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