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Systems mechanic requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in systems mechanic job postings.
Sample systems mechanic requirements
  • Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Familiarity with system security best practices.
  • Ability to use system diagnostic tools.
Sample required systems mechanic soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing needs.

Systems mechanic job description example 1

GSI Technology systems mechanic job description

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential additional duties requested by supervisors/managers and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the Company's overall benefit. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Candidate will be required to Install, inspect, and perform modifications and repairs to electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Repair components such as generators, voltage regulators, governors, starter motors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, and oil pumps. Operate manual and remote switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on a variety of automatic transfer switches, switchgears, and power distribution panels to perform necessary electric power control and distribution functions. Adjust cycling and synchronization of generators to meet electrical load demand, energizing and de-energizing circuits to control distribution of electric power to busses and feeder circuits, and related equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on electrical power support systems. Check equipment for fuel, lubricants, coolant, and battery water levels; checks pumps, batteries, fan belts, and spark plugs for wear and tear or replacement. Check engine performance, generator bearings, and oil and temperature gauges. Change fuel filters, oil filters, air filters, and lube oil. Adjust thermal and safety controls. Train and/or guide lower grade or lesser experienced employees as required. Troubleshoot electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. Perform visual, auditory, and dimensional checks on system components such as engines and electrical accessories of engines to determine extent of wear and parts to be repaired or replaced. Maintain records and documents actions; prepare accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of actions taken, and assure documentation is properly signed and coordinated in a timely manner. Use and maintain various types of hand and/or power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines. In addition, use a wide variety of test equipment including test lamps, multi-meters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmmeters, and ammeters. Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing (Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)). Use lock-out-tag-out program and follow locally developed safety programs. Perform sector operations control center (SOCC) utilities operator tasks. Perform major repair, replacement, and overhaul of power support system components such as diesel, multi-fuel, or gas turbine engines, and electrical accessories of engines. Analyze and interpret blueprints, wiring schematics, control panel diagrams, technical manuals, and manufacturer's manuals. Adjust, repair, and replace major assemblies and components such as rings, pistons, rods, rod bearings, main bearings, seals, camshaft bearings, valves, valve guides, and gaskets for engines up to 3 to 8 cylinders and 500 horsepower. Work alongside other trades, power production, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, in maintaining equipment. Conduct periodic load-tests to ensure adequacy of system. Troubleshoot and diagnose complex repair situations involving the electrical components of electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. Systems include those with a variety of compressors and a variety of refrigerant controls. Systems use a variety of complicated motor controls and other controls to protect against overload or overheating. May work with hazardous materials such as asbestos or accumulated waste. Required to wear PPE gear on occasion; require the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS



BS Preferred.
Experience comparable to Air Force Enlisted with a military grade of E5 - E7 has been used to meet this requirement


Other Requirements:
NA


Air Force Skill Code Conversion:
3E0X2


US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes


Performance Location:
Rome New York


Relocation Assistance:
No


Clearance Type:
Secret


Travel Required:
Yes


Mission Essential
: Yes

The candidate shall be prepared to continue providing such services, in accordance with the terms and conditions of their contracts, during periods of crisis.


Shift-Work
: Yes

Some of the task activities must be performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, accordingly, shift work for those contractor employees performing these services is normal.


Overtime
: Yes

Overtime may be required for exercises or contingencies

GSI Service Group Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that consciously builds inclusive teams and is proud to support a diverse environment that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Systems mechanic job description example 2

Aerotek systems mechanic job description

• Hands‐on aircraft manufacturing
• Fabricate, Assemble and Test Aircraft systems and components
• Fabricate and Assemble Composite parts and assemblies
• Utilize Shop Tools/Machinery
• Work with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to record job status, time spent, and material tracking
• Work with a Time Management System
• Follow instructions precisely to complete complex assemblies accurately
• Read Engineering Orders (E.O.s), blueprints, and Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI)

**Skills:**

fabrication, assembly, composites, A&p, electrical, aircraft, airframe

**Top Skills Details:**

fabrication,assembly,composites,A&p

**Additional Skills & Qualifications:**

• Airframe & Power Plant License required
• Must have 3 years of relevant experience in aviation/aerospace
• Must have prior experience on a scissor lift (or any industrial lift truck.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft fabrication and assembly required.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Knowledge in functions of inspection, maintenance, installation, modification and repair of composite structures and aircraft systems
• Knowledge of troubleshooting procedures and skill in diagnosing problems and determining corrective action for applicable problem within system
• Fabricate, assemble and install aircraft components and systems, including landing gear, flight controls, pneumatic, hydraulic and environmental control systems
• Electrical systems installation: layout and buildup of wire harnesses, splicing, crimping, installing, connecting and checking out of electrical lines
• Must have safety shoes (defined as composite toe with soft sides meeting American Society Testing Materials ("ASTM") F2413). Contractors must have these safety shoes by their start date

**Experience Level:**

Intermediate Level

**About Aerotek:**

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Systems mechanic job description example 3

Lockheed Martin systems mechanic job description

COVID\-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities\. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID\-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security\.

To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.

**Description:** IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main \(Sunnyvale/Palo Alto\) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position\.

This occupation requires the complete layout, fabrication, assembly, modification, development and production of mechanical systems such as structures, sheet metal,
and associated subassemblies\.

Optically align and measure intricate assemblies and structures as necessary\.

Perform all necessary in\-process inspection\.

**Basic Qualifications:**

Develop, with various engineering information, the sequence of operation and perform the work necessary to formulate, layout, fabricate and mate close\-tolerance sheet metal, structural, mechanical systems, subsystems and assemblies\.

Perform all necessary in process inspection\. Install thermal controls and sensors\. Perform paint touch\-up as required\.

Work from blueprints, authorizing documents, engineering information, sketches, verbal instruction and improvise when directed to fabricate developmental and end\-item hardware mechanized assemblies\. Verify sequential fabrication operations and final assembly operations\.

Set up and operate optical equipment to align and measure specific features of mechanical assemblies\. Adjust subsections through integration alignments to dimensional standards and features\.

Improvise shop aids, handling and test equipment to aid in the fabrication, assembly, installation and mating of assemblies and mechanisms\. Perform modifications under

engineering direction to facilitate proper equipment operation\. May be required to perform solder, crimp, and splice in the above operations\.

**Desired Skills:**

Associated mechanic hand tools; special fabricating, metal fitting, and assembly tools; all power equipment associated with precision sheet metal fabrication such as brakes and shears; precision measuring instrument and equipment; optical alignment equipment; hoists, dollies, and handling equipment\. Miscellaneous electrical hand tools, solder, crime, and wire wrap, voltmeters\.

Must possess complete knowledge and ability to perform all assembly operations to build complete sheet metal and structural assemblies of mechanical systems and subsystems, including inspection processes, procedures, and required documentation\.

Complete knowledge of optical alignment processes and procedures; read and interpret fabrication and assembly blueprints; and perform shop mathematics including trigonometry\.

Must be certifiable in solder, crimp, and splice\.

Must possess knowledge of security regulations applicable to program peculiar activities

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**

job\.Qualifications

**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.

**EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**

Hourly/Non\-Exempt
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Updated March 14, 2024

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