Sheet Metal Fabricator (M-Th: 4/10 Schedule)

Wipaire; Malerkotla; Sur place; INR 3 070 000 - 4 405 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wipaire is seeking Fabricator(s) to join our U.S. aviation manufacturing team. Depending on experience, fabricators perform various levels of work in the aircraft float fabrication process under guidance from more experienced staff; note there is no welding in this position.

Typical tasks include forming material to blueprints, assembling parts, and inspecting for cleanliness. You will record time in ERP, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations while advancing with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; senior level requires 1 year technical diploma.
• Three years minimum related experience for senior level.
• Proficiency with hand tools and common metal shop tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and follow FAA-related procedures.

Responsabilités

• Performs simple fabrication and assemblies of aircraft floats under guidance.
• Forms material to blueprint specifications; operates hand tools and builds parts.
• Inspects parts for cleanliness and defects; records progress in ERP.
• Follows procedures to ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
• Maintains traceability of material and communicates status to supervisor.
• Interprets drawings to determine machine adjustments and material needs.

Connaissances

Hand tools proficiency

Metal shop tasks

English communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma (1 year)

Outils

Sanders

Drills

Riveters

Grinders

Description du poste

At Wipaire we have been engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats, which are used to convert existing airplanes into sea planes. We support passenger service, tourism, and fire-fighting operations all over the world.

Quick summary

• 1st shift only - 4/10 schedule - M-Th 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Family owned company with a relaxed work environment
• Working in the exciting aviation industry on unique products
• Fabricator pay range: $23.00/hour - $30.50/hour and Senior Fabricator pay range: $23.00/hour - $33.63/hour

About The Job

Depending on experience, our Fabricators perform various levels of work within the aircraft float fabrication process. As you gain experience and receive training, the work you will be performing will be more complex and you will have the opportunity to advance. Please note - there is no welding in this position.

• Performs simple fabrication and assemblies of aircraft floats under the guidance of more experienced fabricators.
• Forms material to match blueprint specifications or sample parts, following instructions.
• Operates equipment and utilizes common hand tools to manufacture and assemble parts.
• Inspects all parts for cleanliness and defects.
• Keeps Production Supervisor advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments.
• Records time in ERP software and signs off work order for each process of assembly.
• Follows procedures that support compliance to FAA regulations.

If hired as or promoted to a Senior Fabricator, you will have the additional duties of:

• Selecting appropriate raw materials and prefabricated parts to perform moderately complex fabrication and assembly of aircraft parts and assemblies. Verifying conformance to industry and Company standards. Providing feedback to lesser experienced workers.
• Interpreting specifications, drawings, and/or sample parts to determine machine adjustments and material processing requirements.
• Identifying and performing processes needed for fabrication and assembly.
• Inspecting all parts and assemblies for cleanliness and conformity. If non-conformities exist, notifying Production Supervisor for corrective action.
• Maintaining traceability of material and parts issued to jobs, returning unused material through proper procedures.
• Following engineering drawings and specifications to install, connect, or bond aircraft parts using adhesives, rivets, or threaded fasteners.
• Preparing and using jigs or fixtures to aid in locating, bonding, or drilling aircraft parts.

All Levels - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or GED preferred. Senior level: 1 year technical diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in assembly and fabrication preferred. Senior level: Three years’ minimum related experience in assembly and fabrication strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in working with hand tools and common metal shop tasks.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Exhibit manual dexterity and able to use hand tools, including files, hammers, snips; power tools such as sanders, drills, riveters, and grinders.
• Understand, speak, and effectively communicate in the English language, including oral and written instructions, to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
• Move around the plant area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use close vision to see small parts and review detailed information, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic using various units of measure such as decimals and fractions.
• Able to understand and complete written or verbal instructions. Able to manage problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to learn to safely and properly use the kind of tools and equipment needed to make the parts assigned.
• Conform to applicable FAA and other regulatory requirements in all aspects of the work.
• Work as an effective and proactive team-player; exhibit flexibility and switch priorities in work duties while maintaining a helpful, positive approach.

Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status.