Hardware Technician II

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals people with the finest technical expertise a level of passionate creativity and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our has over 400 training support experts engineers and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices complex computer-based highly interactive distributed learning products and comprehensive dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

GuidingPrinciples

ESOP Sustainability: We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules so our ESOP prospers.

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Pursuit of Excellence: We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

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Customer Focus: Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent: Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice: Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made the entire team commits to it and movesforward with one voice.

Apply: Summary

The Hardware Technician II is an intermediate level position involved in the disassembly repair overhaul modification alignment assembly and diagnostic checks of mechanical operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Independently performs operational diagnostics of complete trainer systems analysis of results disassembly repair overhaul modification systems tie-in synchronization of systems and final operation and inspection of completed system for conformance to specifications.
• Disassembles and inventories mechanical components and systems.
• Uses engineering drawings schematics and technical directives to fabricate subsystems or units as required.
• Assembles subsystems or units into an overall system aligning and synchronizing as required to make an operational trainer or related product.
• Troubleshoots the complete system or units analyzes repairs and makes corrections to perform final operational checks for system conformance to specifications.
• Utilizes common hand tools calibrated tools and approved power tools as needed such as screwdrivers wrenches torque wrenches micrometers calipers protractors gages special fixtures and holding devices.
• Removes or installs components to facilitate mechanical surface or structural repairs.
• Reworks components such as hydraulic/pneumatic actuators valve assemblies and hydraulic pumps by installing modification kits or replacing defective parts and/or hardware.
• Inspects or tests installed units parts systems or assemblies for fit alignment performance defects or compliance with standards using measuring instruments or test equipment.
• Adjusts repairs reworks or replaces parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
• Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
• Assembles prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
• Cleans oils or coats system components as necessary before assembly or attachment.
• Joins structural assemblies such as wings tails or fuselage.
• Aligns and fits structural assemblies manually or signals crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
• Determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable Technical Manuals (TMs) as guidelines.

• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Must be able to work an alternate weekly schedule to meet contractual requirements.
• Available for short-term travel to complete work off-site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of aerodynamics relating to fixed or rotary wing aircraft or missiles.
• Knowledge of hydraulic fluid actuator systems emergency air systems air conditioning and heating systems integrated mechanical control systems main drive systems gear boxes engines landing gear systems and airframe rigging systems.
• Knowledge of calibrated tools used in assembly and testing.
• Knowledge of hydraulics pneumatics drive systems power plants linkage controls and knowledge of hand tools.
• Possess and display leadership skills within the Hardware Technician trade and provide guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Knowledge of the mechanical airframe/structural hydraulic and pneumatic systems of all surface-controlled elements of operational aircraft.
• Requires a working knowledge of metals fabrics plastics compounds and lubricants ship equipment such as drill presses lathers buffing machines hydraulic test stands etc. hand tools and measuring devices such as micrometers dial indicators plug torque and thread gages.
• Must be able to read and interpret written directives engineering drawings retain memory of specifications and tolerances and have enough dexterity to prevent damage to serviceable parts during rework.
• Must be skilled in operational diagnostic analysis of integrated aircraft systems as simulated in trainer systems.
• Must be experienced in disassembly repair overhauls modification assembly and synchronization of the system and operational checkout of the completed system.
• Possess the job knowledge attention to detail and judgement to review the work of subordinates; inspect and evaluate the work of subordinates; mentor train and guide subordinates in proper techniques; solve problems related to the work being completed; determine material and equipment required to complete the work assigned.
• Ability to troubleshoot highly sophisticated automated multi-integrated systems for flight control armament safety emergency and landing systems.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings technical directives and schematics.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of related experience required.
• Experience with aircraft mechanical airframe/structural hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.