Technician Visual Components Mfg I Job at FlightSafety International in Broken A

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

The Technician, Visual Components is responsible for the operation and maintenance of massive optics fabrication equipment for production of optical components.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Monitors and operates massive grinding and polishing machines for the fabrication of large glass optics.
• Sets up tooling and configures grinding machines for operation.
• Assists in the maintenance and modification of grinding and polishing machinery.
• Monitors, operates and programs glass sagging ovens.
• Works with large pieces of glass, wood and/or plastics including: cutting, drilling, sanding, cleaning and packaging.
• Dimension finished glass products to tight tolerances using hand-held belt sanders.
• Uses solvents, paints, epoxies, acids and fiberglass resins. Applies finishing products to materials by spray or by hand.

Tasks And Responsibilities - Continued

• Assists in the preparation, packaging and shipping of finished glass products.
• Assists in testing and quality assurance of optical components, assemblies and equipment.
• Assists the Production Manager or the Engineering Department in prototype development and testing of new products.
• Cleans and maintains production tools and equipment.
• Responsible for the cleaning the production facility in readiness for manufacturing activities and testing.
• Performs routine facility maintenance including minor repairs to facility equipment.
• Completes log sheets, route sheets; performs calculations for developing tolerance tables.
• Participates in necessary training.
• Overtime and shift work as required.

Minimum Education And Experience

High school Diploma or GED plus 2 years experience in a comparable manufacturing position or in a directly related trade i.e. machinist, welder, electrician, equipment mechanic, tele-communication installer, etc. Or minimum 2 years experience as an Entry Level Optics Manufacturing Technician plus must satisfactorily demonstrate mastery of job specific skills to his/her supervisor.

Certificates, Licenses Or Registrations

Valid Drivers License. Forklift Certification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Hands on mechanical and electronic troubleshooting skills. Hands on welding, machining, electrical, carpentry.

Equipment Knowledge And Skills

Basic PC and Office equipment. Electronic or mechanical test equipment including calipers, micrometers, digital meters and o-scopes. Welding, machining, wood working etc. Able to operate a forklift. Ability to wear protective gear (PPE) including respirator.

Language Skills

Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications. Able to read and interpret documents. Able to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Able to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered 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 regularly required to, stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds unassisted.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.