A&P Mechanic Company : Safran Power Units Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : San Diego , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Salary range : $37.00 to $44.00 an hour based on experience. \# Production-161315 Apply with one click Any questions ? **Job Description** Summary of Job Purpose: Build Auxiliary Power Unit and its subassemblies while meeting quality, service and efficiency objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The primary duties and responsibilities for this position include the following and other responsibilities can be assigned: • Work with hand tools, measuring equipment, balancing and grinding machines to assemble modules and engines. Work with hand tools and cleaning chemicals to disassemble modules for inspection purposes. • Perform all the operations necessary for the assembly/disassembly of turbine components in accordance with appropriate job instructions, technical specifications and /or standard work practices. • Perform all required testing including Automated Test Procedure (ATP) on all APU's. • Work with Engineering in failure analysis when needed. • Install necessary instrumentation per requirements flowed down from engineering on both development and flight test engines. • Ability to recognize potential problems and recommend solutions. • Support other areas with general manufacturing needs as required and perform other tasks as needed. • Work in compliance with company policies and procedures. • Assist Quality personnel with in-process inspections as required. • Operate forklifts and remote controlled cranes within training requirements, performing safely as required to ensure personnel safety and product integrity. • Participate in the company Quality and EHS programs. Scope and Accountabilities: Must complete all required documentation with complete accuracy. Required Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities: • High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); and 2 to 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Airframe and Powerplant certification required. • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings and Manufacturing instructions. • Demonstrate working knowledge of the engine design and assist in analysis with both manufacturing and design engineering. Knowledge of Basic Level Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word, and Excel a plus. • Must be mechanically inclined and must have good interpersonal skills to be applied to day to day job duties. • Autonomous, proactive approach and problem solving mindset is a must. **Job Requirements** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status **But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)** Physical Requirements: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. • The employee is required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional Information: • The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or • The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. **Company Information** Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries. **Locate your future workplace** 4255 Ruffin roadCA 92123 San Diego California United States 100,000 employees worldwide 27 Number of countries where Safran is located 35 business area families + Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/) . + © OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) contributors. + © Safran Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.