Repair Technician

Aerotek is looking for an repair technition to work in Broussard, Louisiana location for a 90 day contract-to-Hire (after going permanent with company) for a company and that employs over 200 employees located in both Canada and the US. The main locations are the greater Montreal area, California, Oregon and Louisiana.

POSITION PURPOSE:

• To perform tear down, final assembly, testing and pack inflatable components.
• Build charge and repair high pressure vessels.
• Build and test Valve assemblies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• General studies high school equivalent.
• Must be able to use various hand and power tools.
• Must be able to pass drug screen

Responsibilities:

• Assemble accessories such as small valves, covers, and channels as part of the final assembly of floats.
• Attach survival kit components and small accessories to life rafts.
• Assist with performing functional inflation tests of floats and life rafts.
• Pack float and life rafts into fabric covers.
• Prepare and pack product for shipping or storage.
• Assist with general activities required around the production area as required. Duties could include, but are not limited to moving and storing product, cleaning and organizing production area, or assisting with facilities related issues.
• Assist with preparation of adhesives for float and life raft builders.
• Make sure all work is performed to Current Drawings.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Maintain lines of communication with Supervisors.
• Build reservoir assemblies.
• Build valve assemblies.
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Required to work in warehouse environment with various climate conditions around chemicals including Acetone, MEK, Cement and Adhesives.
• Required to use hand tools such as wrenches, drills, screw drivers, and rivet guns.
• Communication Skills: Required to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.

Physical Demands:

• Standing for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hrs. or more per day. Physical exertion is required at various times throughout the work day. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. The job requires good hand dexterity along with upper body and arm strength to pack floats and life rafts. Work with tools in a safe and effective manner.

Work Environment:

• The employee is required to work in a warehouse/manufacturing environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. The warehouse environment contains various climate conditions and chemicals including Acetone, MEK, Cement and Adhesives. Fast-paced environment.

To perform tear down, final assy, testing and pack inflatable components.
Build, charge and repair high pressure vessels.
Build and test valve assemblies.
Must have experience with basic hand tools, ie; wrenches, drills, screwdrivers, rivet guns, etc.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

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