Lead Technician, Composite - Sign On Bonus!

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SUMMARY: The Composite Lead Technician is responsible to his or her respective department supervisor for all functions assigned to provide airworthiness of the aircraft upon completion of maintenance at the facility. A Lead Technician is required to be a certified A&P Technician and be technical resource for all assigned technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to perform hot and/or cold bond repairs per the Aircraft SRM, EAs & other approved documentation. Ability to identify damaged components by visual or tapping method. Ability to determine proper repair technique and materials required. Ability to sand, trim, prime and fit repairs to parts. Ensure direct reports comply with policies and procedures in accordance with our EHS policy’s AAR Rockford repair station manual and SMS program. Ability to follow directions for repair sequences, and document complete all necessary forms. Ability to understand and observe all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.  Cleans and removes any foreign objects generated during the course of effecting repairs. Records her/his time worked as directed by her/his supervisor. Complies with all safety procedures at all times, without exception. Document all work accomplished on a daily bases. Performs such other tasks as may be reasonably assigned by her/his supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Commitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Continuous learning: ability to learn new procedures and adapt to change Creativity: makes constructive suggestions and creates novel solutions to problems evaluates new -technology as potential solutions to existing problems Independent: must have the ability to carry out and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to speak, read and comprehend standard English.
Have a general mechanical aptitude.
Able to comprehend and follow instructions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

·Exposed to high levels of noise, dust, vibration and chemical fumes.
·Able to lift fifty (50) pounds without mechanical assistance.
·Able to bend, twist, squat and lift.
·Able to access and work in all areas of the aircraft to be worked on, including confined areas.
·Able to work a flexible schedule
·Able to climb on ladders and platforms and work at heights up to fifty feet from the ground.
·Able to work in extreme climatic conditions. The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.