HARDWARE TECHNICIAN I

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success.  LSI has over 300 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission
Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision
Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

Guiding Principles

ESOP Sustainability: We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.

Take Ownership: Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust.  When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.
 
Clear Communication: We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.

Pursuit of Excellence: We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

Pride in Our Work: We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.

Customer Focus: Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent: Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice: Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.
 

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Pay Range: $21.17-$28.22 per hour

General Summary

The Hardware Technician I is a pre-intermediate position involved in the disassembly, repair, overhaul, modification, alignment, assembly, and diagnostic checks of mechanical operations.

Essential Job Functions

•    Performs operational diagnostics of complete trainer systems, analysis of results, disassembly, repair, overhaul, modification, systems tie-in, synchronization of systems and final operation and inspection of completed system for conformation to specifications.
•    Disassembles and inventories mechanical components and systems.
•    Uses engineering drawings, schematics and technical directives to fabricate subsystems or units as required.
•    Troubleshoots the complete system or units, analyze, repairs and make corrections to perform final operational checks for system conformance to specifications.
•    Utilizes common hand tools, calibrated tools, and approved power tools as needed such as screwdrivers, wrenches, torques wrenches, micrometers, calipers, protractors, gages, special fixtures, and holding devices.
•    Removes or installs components to facilitate mechanical, surface or structural repairs.
•    Reworks components such as hydraulic/pneumatic actuators, valve assemblies and hydraulic pumps by installing modification kits or replacing defective parts and/or hardware.
•    Assists with Inspecting or testing installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
•    Adjusts, repairs, reworks, or replaces parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
•    Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
•    Assembles prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
•    Cleans, oils, or coats system components as necessary before assembly or attachment.
•    Joins structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.
•    Aligns and fits structural assemblies manually, or signals crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
•    Determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable Technical Manuals (TMs) as guidelines.
•    Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
•    Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
•    Must be able to work an alternate weekly schedule to meet contractual requirements.
•    Available for short term travel to complete work off site.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•    Knowledge of aerodynamics relating to fixed or rotary wing aircraft or missiles.
•    Knowledge of the mechanical, airframe/structural, hydraulic and pneumatic systems of all surface controlled elements of operational aircraft.
•    Knowledge of hydraulic fluid actuator systems, emergency air systems, air conditioning and heating systems, integrated mechanical control systems, main drive systems, gear boxes, engines, landing gear systems, and airframe rigging systems.
•    Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, drive systems, power plants, linkage controls.
•    Working knowledge of metals, fabrics, plastics, compounds and lubricants, ship equipment such as drill presses, lathers, buffing machines, hydraulic test stands, etc., hand tools and measuring devices such as micrometers, dial indicators, plug, torque and thread gages.
•    Must be able to read and interpret written directives, engineering drawings, retain memory of specifications and tolerances and have enough dexterity to prevent damage to serviceable parts during rework.
•    Must be experienced in disassembly, repair, overhauls, modification, assembly, and synchronization of system and operational checkout of completed system.
•    Ability to assist in troubleshooting highly sophisticated automated multi-integrated systems for flight control, armament, safety, emergency and landing systems.
•    Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical directives and schematics.
•    Knowledge of hand tools and calibrated tools used in assembly and testing.
•    Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.
•    Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

•    High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
•    Three (3) years related experience required.
•    Experience with aircraft mechanical, airframe/structural, hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.