Ground Support Equipment Technician

Role: Ground Support Equipment Technician

Status: Permanent

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Our client, one of Canada’s leading specialists contractors within aerospace and defense is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Technician.

We invite you to consider a career for a major player within their field of expertise!

Responsibilities:

• Perform visual mechanical inspections of all GSEs according to a pre-established schedule, including, but not limited to, scissor lifts, boom lifts, tugs, tankers, forklifts, scaffolds, forklifts and hydraulic cylinders.
• Identify maintenance needs according to schedule or inspection.
• Complete supporting documentation to record inspections performed.
• Report results to Facilities Team Leader.
• Repair all GSE units.
• Decommission GSE units deemed defective, unsafe or in need of repair.
• Dismantle the GSE components concerned, repair or replace them and reassemble them.
• Repair, weld and replace GSE parts as required.
• Request parts needed for repairs.
• Source parts from the appropriate supplier, if necessary.
• Effectively document repairs.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on company vehicles.
• Ensure that all maintenance tasks are performed in accordance with Cascade Aerospace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• 3+ years experience in automotive maintenance, including brake inspection and repair.
• 5+ years experience in general mechanics.
• Certificate in Automotive Mechanics and/or Welding; Forklift, Scissor Lift and Boom Lift.
• Experience as a truck mechanic would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills: fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Ability to use a variety of tools.
• Knowledge of various trades, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical and metalwork.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Good knowledge of all mechanical processes and procedures.
• Good work ethic with proven attendance and punctuality.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Must be Canadian residents or permanent residents.

Great opportunity, apply today!

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• Job ID / No. du Poste: 32496
• Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1