Inflatable Repair Technician I

HRD is an FAA repair station that has been providing world-class service for over thirty-five years for the Aviation industry. HRD is the industry leader dedicated to the overhaul of aviation safety equipment, including aircraft fire extinguishers, oxygen systems and inflatables as well as outright PMA Part Sales that makes people’s lives safer. HRD employs over two hundred employees. It is our goal to make work meaningful for people everywhere, we work to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the businesses we serve. We have offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Houston Texas, and Valencia California (corporate offices).

Job Summary:
Under general supervision the repair technician will complete repairs and reconstruct survival inflatable units in accordance to the OEM and FAA written procedures and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret data, manuals, or other materials to determine specification inspection and testing procedures
• Perform repairs in accordance with the OEM written specifications and procedures
• Utilize a variety of adhesives to patch/repair survival inflatable
• Remove old adhesive debris, fabricate, and sew tears, rips, or damage to inflatable products
• Complete documents and forms applicable to the work task.
• Maintain working area in an organized and neat condition
• Observe and follow all safety rules and policies
• Maintain an acceptable level of productivity as determined by department requirements.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in industrial sewing machine operation
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Able to read a tape measure
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Must have the ability to read, write & understand English
• Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings, information, and technical data.
• Must have the ability to see details at close range.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to frequently stand, bend, stooping, squatting, pushing/pulling, kneeling and walking
• The employee will intermittently sit
• Frequently use hands to handle, grasp, squeeze or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Must see in the normal visual range of the unit with or without correction
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Continuously bend, twist, and kneel
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with assistance

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

HRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.