**Equipment Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Dulles, VA. The successful candidate will be responsible for disassembling, testing, calibrating, repairing, documenting, and reassembling ground support equipment and maintenance tooling for US customers. Proficiency in electrical systems, hydraulics, and testing voltage is essential. **Responsibilities** + Disassemble, test, calibrate, repair, document, and reassemble ground support equipment and maintenance tooling. + Interpret engineering drawings accurately. + Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems. + Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. + Use hand tools effectively. + Travel to customer sites across the US a few times a year, with trips lasting from a few days up to two weeks. **Essential Skills** + 5 years of experience in servicing machinery/equipment. + Strong written communication skills. + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Experience in maintenance, including inspecting, writing work orders, and reading manuals. + Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. + Ability to read blueprints. + Valid driver's license. + Ability to travel up to 25%. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with blueprint reading. + Mechanical experience, particularly in repair and maintenance of ground support equipment. + Knowledge of brake systems. **Why Work Here?** This company is growing alongside the thriving aviation industry. Employees have the opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally for training and customer site visits. We believe in providing our team with continuous learning and growth opportunities, including training trips to the UK and Germany. **Work Environment** The role is based in a small shop environment with a team of five other people. The standard start time is 8 AM. The team travels to various customer sites in the US a few times a year, and on rare occasions, trips may last up to two weeks. Additionally, experienced technicians have the opportunity to attend training sessions in the UK and Germany. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. 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.