Field Structural Technician

Commitment

Full-time or Part-time

Location

Hybrid from Porto

Many of the world’s current challenges are linked to logistics. AELER is a Swiss logtech scale-up that is re-inventing the shipping container, the building block of our global economy through which 80% of the world’s goods travel. Our IoT system is at the heart of what makes AELER’s containers smart, offering a platform to enable innovative digital services. Do you want to embark with us on an adventure to rock global logistics? Then please read on.

Responsibilities : As part of the Structural Team, you will be...

Traveling extensively to perform your duties
Flying to depots where a damaged product has been identified, surveying, evaluating damages and documenting and reporting quality issues.
Deciding based on experience, if damaged part is possible to be repaired on field
Defining necessary material and equipment for repairs, and researching local potential suppliers close to depot locations
Planning and proceeding with the repair directly on site
Able to describe, document repairing procedures and create a report of the repairs made
When necessary, supporting other technicians on field or remotely
The above list is not exhaustive and new responsibilities may be added in due course.

Experience : To flourish in this role, you’ll need...

Must have
Versatile technician with background in working with composite and metallic structures
Used to travel for remote installations and/or maintenance jobs
Knowledge in composites repair processes, lamination, infusion, patching and filling
Knowledge of metallic structures repairing, grinding, cutting, welding, riveting, bolting
Ability to repair damaged parts in the field, with carry-on equipment
Capacity to evaluate damages, document the situation and evaluate if repair is feasible or not
Able to understand procedures, work instructions and drawings
Valid driver’s license (cat. B)
Good communication skills
Fluency in English.

Nice to have
Needs to be familiar and competent with the use of common power tools such as drill driver and riveting gun
Welding certification or willing to be certified
Able to improvise, solve problems creatively and on the go
Other languages (German, French) is a plus.