Aerospace Precision Process Technician – 2nd/3rd Shift

The Gill Corporation; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

401(K) and Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Gill Corporation in Maryland fabricates, cuts, and forms metallic and composite core materials for aerospace structural applications. Operates precision fabrication and metalworking equipment to manufacture parts to exact engineering specifications, tolerances, and aerospace quality standards.

All components must meet AS9100 and customer requirements for safety, traceability, and performance prior to release to the next operation or final shipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in aerospace, aviation, or precision manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with close-tolerance fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency in precision measurement tools.
• Acceptable vision test results (as applicable).
• Basic math proficiency (decimals, fractions, tolerances, conversions).
• Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills to understand technical documentation and procedures.
• Ability to work assigned shift schedules, including mandatory overtime to support production milestones.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate aerospace structural components and honeycomb/composite core materials in accordance with engineering drawings, work orders, and manufacturing planning documents.
• Interpret and follow sketches, specifications, and process sheets to meet close tolerance requirements (±.001–.005 inches typical).
• Document and certify all process steps in accordance with aerospace quality and special process requirements, ensuring full traceability.
• Perform layout, trimming, routing, chamfering, and cutting operations within specified tolerances.
• Utilize precision measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, height gauges, scales, protractors, and other inspection devices.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as saws, routers, expanders, and roll formers
• Perform core stabilization processes per established aerospace procedures.
• Conduct routine operator-level preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and process control.
• Maintain clean, organized, and FOD-free work areas in compliance with aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Participate in cross‑training across multiple work cells, fabrication disciplines, or aircraft programs as required.
• Adhere strictly to plant safety policies, PPE requirements, and environmental health standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production schedules and customer commitments.

Skills

Close-tolerance fabrication

Engineering drawings

Precision measurement tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Saws

Routers

Expanders

Roll formers

Job description

The Gill Corporation in Maryland fabricates, cuts, and forms metallic and composite core materials for aerospace structural applications. Operates precision fabrication and metalworking equipment to manufacture parts to exact engineering specifications, tolerances, and aerospace quality standards.

All components must meet AS9100 and customer requirements for safety, traceability, and performance prior to release to the next operation or final shipment.