HRD Aero Systems offers world-class service for the Aviation industry. We service aviation safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, oxygen systems, and inflatables, as well as outright PMA Part sales that make people’s lives safer. 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.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the technician is responsible for the assembly and repackaging of inflatable products in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and written procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection, and testing procedures, accept units that are to be maintained from the receiving inspection process, ensure all items are accounted for and the assembly is ready for packing.
• Perform duties such as manual lifting, pulling, pushing, and tugging to repackage articles, use proper tooling to repackage inflatables in accordance with OEM/CMM and/or approved data.
• Insert units into oven, when necessary, work in conjunction with inspector to provide continuity in packing process, ensure that all parts and components are in airworthy condition prior to packing.
• Measure dimensions and/or use templates to verify specified dimensions or settings meet OEM guidelines, confirm all packing aids are accounted for.
• Completes documents and forms applicable to the work task.
• Carry out duties in accordance to QCM/RSM written specifications and procedures.
• Ensure any relevant Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) are applied.
• Check that Service Bulletins are complied with when applicable to the required 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 and provide team member support.

• Previous inflatable packing experience preferred (i.e. parachute, marine raft, etc.), good hand-eye coordination, able to read a tape measure and have basic math skills, able to work in team environment, ability to read, write & understand English, and an eye for detail.
• Trained in qualified in accordance with OJT requirement, ability to read interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements:

Required to frequently stand, bend, stooping, squatting, pushing/pulling, kneeling and walking; the employee will intermittingly 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: 4x10

Benefits:

401K Health and Wellness Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program. HRD offers great benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday benefits, and contributing 401k with match! HRD is focused on putting people first … from our employees to our customers and their customers.

HRD is an equal opportunity organization that embraces diversity. Apply to join our team today!