Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Fabrication Tech (sheetmetal).
Pay Rate: $25.66 to $28.75 per hour (depending on experience, location, etc.)
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension)
Benefits:
- coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
- eight (8) paid holidays
- per diem split (if qualified)
- three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
- opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days
- 401(k) with matching
Experience/Education:
- High School diploma/GED.
- Experience requirement ranges from one (1) year of basic sheetmetal experience to two (2) plus years of basic sheetmetal experience.
Unique Skills:
- Valid driver's license may be required.
- Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.
Purpose:
Perform operation activities in support of experimental, structural, and flammability testing. Operation activities could utilize skillsets related to sheetmetal, instrumentation/electrical, fabrication, calibrations, hydraulic/pneumatics, large structural elements, test execution, etc.
Level I Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment.
- Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens.
- Assist with test executions.
- Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
- Begin to learn the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs.
- Learn various systems and capabilities used throughout the lab.
- Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering.
- Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects.
- Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
- Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment.
- Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
- Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility.
- Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Level II Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment.
- Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens.
- Assist with test executions.
- Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
- Show understanding of the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs.
- Shows basic knowledge in some systems and capabilities used throughout the lab.
- Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering.
- Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects.
- Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
- Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment.
- Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
- Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility.
- Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.
- Experience with CAD packages and planning systems.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small, restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
- Must have a good working knowledge of computers and experience working with Microsoft Office suite.
Other Requirements:
- Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics.
- Experience with basic hand tools.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Performs other duties as assigned.