Menzies Aviation

Lead Mechanic $27.00/hour - General Mitchell International Airport


PayCompetitive
LocationMilwaukee/Wisconsin
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: LEADM019230

      Responsible for leading and directing the activities of other GSE mechanics. Also does the work of a mechanic as required.

      • Location: General Mitchell International Airport
      • Schedule: 40 hours a week with two consecutive days off depending on the operational needs of the shop.
      • Pay Rate: $27.00 an hour
      • Required: Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox

      MECHANICAL DUTIES

      • All duties listed under GSE 1,2 and 3.
      • Leadership Training
      • Advanced trouble shooting.
      • The ability to operate diagnostic equipment.
      • The ability to read schematics (electrical, air, hydraulic).
      • Verify that vehicles and equipment can pass appropriate safety inspections.
      • Maintain repair and service all aspects of all vehicles and equipment.
      • Determines the need and extent of repair work required on vehicles and equipment based on
        operator’s reports and testing equipment.
      • Assist in instructing Mechanic 2 on work procedures applicable to their respective level.
        Inspects and approves work of Mechanic 2.
      • Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
      • Completes required documentation and performs data entry.
      • Lead GSE team in all aspects of GSE business group.

      EQUIPMENT TYPES

      • All equipment types listed under GSE 1 and 2
      • Ground power unit
      • AC/Heat cart
      • Airstart
      • Lower deck loader
      • Main deck loader
      • Hydrant cart (narrow and wide body)
      • Refuel tanker (all size and fuel types)
      • Deicers
      • Cater truck
      • Hi lift truck
      • Hydrant truck
      • Towbarless push back
      • Transport trailer (fuel and cargo)

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

      • Vocational/ Specialized Training.
      • Experience operating diagnostic equipment.
      • Certification from a recognized program, preferred.
      • 5 years experience in automotive/ mechanical work.
      • Requires a Valid Driver’s License.

      GSE Lead Technician - Tool Requirements

      • 1/2” DRIVE
      • RATCHET
      • SWIVEL
      • SOCKETS (DEEP AND SHALLOW REQUIRED)
      • BREAKER BAR
      • EXTENSIONS 3”, 6” AND 12”
      • STANDARD 3/8”-1 ½“
      • METRIC 14MM-24MM
      • 6” IMPACT EXTENSION
      • DEEP IMPACT SOCKETS ½”-1 ½”
      • ADAPTOR ½” - ¾”
      • WRENCHES
      • COMBINATION WRENCHES ¼”-1 ½”
      • METRIC COMBINATION WRENCHES 8MM-24MM
      • ALLEN WRENCHES 1/16”-3/8”
      • METRIC ALLEN WRENCHES 2MM-12MM
      • CRECENT WRENCHES 8”,12”, 15”, AND 18”
      • HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES
      • BALL PEEN HAMMER 16 oz
      • BALL PEEN HAMMER 32 oz.
      • 4 POUND SLEDGE
      • PUNCH AND CHISEL SET
      • CENTER PUNCH
      • MISC FILE SET
      • THREAD CHASER
      • 1/4” DRIVE
      • RATCHET
      • SWIVEL
      • SOCKETS (DEEP AND SHALLOW REQUIRED)
      • STANDARD 1/8”-9/16”
      • EXTENSIONS 3” AND 6”
      • METRIC 5MM-14MM
      • 3/8” DRIVE
      • RATCHET
      • SWIVEL
      • EXTENSIONS 3”, 6” AND 12”
      • SOCKETS (DEEP AND SHALLOW REQUIRED)
      • STANDARD 5/16”-1”
      • METRIC 8MM-21MM
      • SPARK PLUG SOCKETS 5/8” AND 13/16”
      • SCREWDRIVERS and PRY BARS
      • PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVERS #1, #2, #3 AND STUBBY
      • STANDARD HEAD SCREWDRIVERS #1, #2, AND STUBBY
      • PRY BARS 12”, 24”, AND 36”
      • 1/2” DRIVE IMPACT GUN
      • 3/8” DRIVE IMPACT GUN
      • DIE GRINDER
      • OSHA APPROVED AIR NOZZLE
      • TIRE CHUCK
      • 1/2” AIR DRILL
      • 3/8” AIR DRILL
      • 1/4” AIR RATCHET
      • 3/8” AIR RATCHET
      • PLIERS
      • STANDARD PLIERS 8”
      • NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS
      • CHANNEL LOCKS 12” AND 15”
      • BRAKE SPRING PLIERS
      • WIRE STRIPPERS
      • WIRE CRIMPERS
      • WIRE CUTTERS
      • DIAGNOL CUTTERS
      • SLIP JAW PLIERS
      • VICE GRIPS 7” ,10”, AND 12”
      • JUMPER WIRES (2 SETS)
      • TEST LIGHT 12 AND 24 VOLT
      • DIGITAL VOLT METER (FLUKEMETER OR EQUIVELANT)
      • FLASHLIGHT
      • FEELER GUAGE SET
      • SPARK PLUG GAPPING TOOL
      • FUSE PULLERS-AUTOMOTIVE
      • FUSE PULLERS-NON CONDUCTIVE A/C, HIGH VOLTAGE
      • BRAKE ADJUSTING SPOONS
      • TIRE PRESSURE GUAGE (UP TO 120 PSI)
      • TIRE VALVE STEM/CORE TOOL
      • O-RING PICK SET/SCRIBE
      • INSPECTION MIRROR
      • SNAP RING PLIERS SET
      • TAPE MEASURE (25’)
      • OIL FILTER WRENCHES (SMALL, LARGE)
      • WIRE BRUSH
      • GLOVES
      • LARGE LOCKING ROLLAWAY TOOL BOX
      • SMALL LOCKING ROAD BOX

      PHYSICAL DEMANDS

      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
      employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
      accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
      functions.

      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit;
      use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb
      or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift
      and/or move up to 25 pounds.

      WORK ENVIRONMENT

      The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
      encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
      may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather
      conditions.

      The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high,
      precarious places and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical
      shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The
      noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

      EEO Statement

      Menzies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions exclusively on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All such discrimination is unlawful and all individuals employed by Menzies Aviation are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct. The Company further will make all employment decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, training, discipline and termination of employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

      Qualifications

      Education

      Required

      High School

      Behaviors

      Required

      Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

      Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

      Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

      Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

      Motivations

      Required

      Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

      Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

      Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

      Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

      Licenses & Certifications

      Required

      DRIVERS LICENSE

      Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
      This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

  • About the company

      John Menzies plc is the holding company of Menzies Aviation, an aviation services business based in Edinburgh, Scotland, providing ground handling, cargo handling, cargo forwarding and into-plane fuelling.