Ground Maintenance Technician (Stationary) - JFK

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Air Transportation

About the position

As a Ground Maintenance Technician (GMT) in a stationary role, you will be a part of Delta's Ground Support Equipment team. A GMT (Stationary) specializes in completing repairs and utilizes preventive maintenance on motors and controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and machine shop equipment. The ideal candidate is proficient in the use of diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to resolve malfunctions and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and repair with precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Ensures the proper functioning of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic equipment by troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating industrial equipment and test equipment throughout Stationary GSE in accordance with approved manuals and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to log inventory levels; anticipating need; placing and expediting orders; and verifying receipt.
• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Requirements

• Electrical/Relay knowledge: Understanding and proficiency in repairing 12 to 50 VAC/DC control circuits, 120 VAC single-phase electrical circuits and control circuits, 480 VAC 3-phase electrical systems.
• PLC Controls/Network: Proficiency and knowledge of repairing PLC and the associated computer network systems. Allen Bradly PLCS, SLC 500, SLC 5000 and Micro Logix systems.
• Industrial Maintenance/Conveyor Systems/Passenger Loading Bridges (PLB): Knowledge of system operations for PLB, system operation for conveyor systems and heavy equipment maintenance on hydraulics/electrical/mechanical on large industrial machinery.
• Industrial A/C refrigeration: Knowledge of high-pressure point-of-use pre-condition air systems, low-pressure glycol chiller systems, and repair and isolate system failures, as well as the related software for both high- and low-pressure control circuits systems.
• 400 Hz Generator/Inverter Ground Power: Strong understanding of electronic and electrical components and proficiency at identifying problems and repairing and rebuilding them.

Nice-to-haves

• A detailed understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subject areas.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply information found in technical documents, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong communication while working as a team and coordinating repairs with other GMTs and outside vendors.
• Respond to customers' needs with minimum direction and perform repairs in time-sensitive situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks.