Job Description:

Exxelia USA (part of Exxelia Group & Heico Corp) is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Production Mechanic whose principal duties consist of operating, setting-up, adjusting, repairing, and performing all maintenance work on production equipment and machinery. Ensure smooth, continuous equipment operation and perform other duties as required. Train, instruct and guide lower-level mechanics and helpers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose faulty equipment as required and repair it safely and effectively in a timely manner.
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Clean and apply/replenish fluids/lubricants to machinery components as required.
• Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.
• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
• Complete purchase requisitions to have parts, supplies or equipment ordered as needed.
• Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures
• Measure and record data associated with operating equipment. Must complete documentation neatly and accurately.
• Collect hazardous or non-hazardous waste in correctly labeled barrels or other containers and transfer them to appropriate collection areas.
• Provide training to line workers on equipment and processes within assigned areas as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Lead and/or participates in other projects and activities as required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible mechanical experience (electrical would be helpful). .
• Also requires graduation from an appropriate vocational/technical school, or an equivalent amount of additional work experience.
• The ability to read standard measuring instruments. Also, must be able to read schematics and troubleshoot the equipment used.
• Experience in an Aerospace manufacturing environment. Includes support of Government contracts including FAR/DFAR/DPAS/ITAR compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external personnel. Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-site setting and international environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with a demonstrated sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization and work with a variety of people from diverse cultures.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, sitting, feeling, and visual acuity.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.