Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

St. Louis, MO

Full-time, On-site

Hourly/Non-exempt

Kemco Aerospace Overview

Kemco Aerospace is a manufacturing organization working closely with large aircraft and weapon systems OEMs, such as Boeing Defense, Bell, RTX/Collins Aerospace, Northrop Grumman and several others to deliver complex design-to-build and build-to print assemblies. Kemco Aerospace provides these assemblies in support of in-service platforms, such as: H-47, V-22, F-35, F-15, F-16, F-18, KC-135, E-2, and weapon systems such as Harpoon and SLAM-ER. Kemco Aerospace is part of the Crestview Aerospace family which is comprised of two (2) manufacturing sites, with operations in St. Louis, Missouri and Crestview, FL, and employs approximately 350 professionals.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide preventative and correct maintenance on various complex CNCs: 5 axis milling, mill turn applications, and lathes
• Schedule and execute on-time preventative maintenance plans for a variety of machines across production areas
• Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems including actuators, valves, pumps, and filters
• Troubleshoot and repair machine tool mechanical systems including ball screws, linear rails, guideways, and gearboxes
• Drive forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and company vehicles
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Analytic thinker that gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues
• Perform routine maintenance; small plumbing repairs, painting, patching of walls, lighting, outdoor facility upkeep (no lawn care required), and material handling equipment such as lift trucks and pallet jacks.

Professional Requirements, Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3 years of experience in an industrial discipline repairing machines, equipment, and equipment.
• 3 years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair

Work Environment:

• Primarily works in a manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery and production equipment.
• Requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of materials.
• May involve occasional travel to suppliers or other company locations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee may be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

Primarily manufacturing/assembly environment. Must be able to work in the following environmental conditions: noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current. Must be able to bend and reach. Must have close visual acuity such as viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines, and/or assembly or fabrication parts at close distance to the eyes. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to maneuver up to 20 pounds. Will be performing substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Pre-Employment Screening: All candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a criminal background check and drug screen. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Kemco Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.