Maintenance Repair Technician

John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) is a leading global technology solutions provider to the food processing and air transport industries. JBT sells critical equipment and services to domestic and international air transportation customers through its AeroTech segment. JBT also designs, produces, and services sophisticated products and systems for multi-national and regional food companies through its FoodTech segment. JBT AeroTech manufactures and services airport ground support equipment (plane de-icers, aircraft tow vehicles and cargo loading systems), airport gate equipment (Jetway brand), and military equipment.

Airport Services We offer a comprehensive solution to the management, consulting and operational maintenance needs of Airports and Airlines across North America. Our expertise includes efficiency optimization through performance monitoring and maintenance of key systems and hardware at boarding bridges, terminals, baggage areas and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as passenger loading bridges/gate services in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operational manuals and manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Observe devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate and diagnose causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists or other lifting devices, hand tools and power tools.
• Examine form and tester of parts to detect imperfections. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using proper equipment/tools, as needed.
• Repair or replaces defective parts, as needed.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices using hand tools.
• Start and operate devices to test their performance.
• Lubricate and clean parts as well as provides manufacturer recommended maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Repair electrical systems, including control systems.
• Perform preventative, corrective, predictive and emergency maintenance, may require 24-hour availability for emergency response/support.
• Direct, train and supervise maintenance helpers.
• Provide accurate and timely reports of maintenance issues at the site. Maintain records of repairs, time spent, part usage and other information for historical data, as directed by customer using Maintenance Connection and CMMS.
• Notify management of any abnormalities, which may impair the proper functioning of the equipment before the equipment breaks down.
• May use cutting, brazing, or welding equipment to repair equipment, as required. Must be regular in attendance at work location during scheduled work hours.
• Must maintain a safe workplace.
• Respond to maintenance calls when required and/or requested.
• Must comply with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Must comply with all personal protective equipment requirements.
• Complete all PM and CM logs and paperwork.
• Comply with the company safety program and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of a Maintenance Repair Technician, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Humble, TX 77338: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person