Aircraft Fabrication Tech (sheetmetal)

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.