Aerospace/Aircraft Fabrication Tech (sheetmetal)

Aviation Technology Associates, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage

8 paid holidays

Per diem split

Uniforms

Direct hire after 90 days

401(k) matching

Job summary

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) seeks an Aircraft Fabrication Tech (sheetmetal) to support experimental and test activities. Duties include assembling and maintaining test fixtures, inspecting articles, and assisting with test runs in a safety-conscious lab.

Pay ranges from $25.66 to $28.75 per hour, full-time contract for 12 months with potential extension; benefits include medical premium coverage, holidays, uniforms, per diem, 401(k) matching, and a path to direct hire after 90

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2+ years basic sheetmetal experience preferred.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and shop mathematics.
• Experience with CAD/planning tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain complex test lab fixtures and equipment.
• Assemble, inspect, and repair test articles and specimens.
• Assist with test executions and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Follow SOPs and lean initiatives to keep work areas organized.
• Communicate progress to supervisor and coordinate with test engineering.

Skills

Basic sheetmetal

Blueprint reading

Lean/6S

Microsoft Office

Quality standards

CAD packages

Planning systems

Valid driver’s license

DOT/FAA compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

CAD packages

Planning systems

Job description

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.