Aircraft Placard & Part Making Tech

AVTECH Global (Aviation Technology Associates, LLC); Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage

8 paid holidays

Per diem (qualified)

Uniforms provided

Potential direct hire after 90 days

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is seeking an Aircraft Placard & Part Making Tech to read engineering drawings, interpret specifications, and produce placards and identification plates. The role involves using Illustrator and Gerber Omega, ensuring quality and FAA compliance.

You'll maintain documentation, assist with lean improvements, and support inventory while working with a small team on site in the Savannah area.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–4 years reading and interpreting engineering drawings for placards and related parts.

Responsibilities

• Read customer specifications and engineering drawings to determine placard requirements and materials.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, PDF files and Gerber Omega to draw and layout placards.
• Produce placards with foreign languages as needed and ensure FAA compliance.
• Maintain documentation and traceability for materials used.
• Monitor and maintain department materials inventory and support schedule.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Documentation discipline

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Gerber Omega

PDF editing

Job description

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Placard & Part Making Tech.

Pay Rate: $21.21 to $29.50 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 to four (4) years of experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications that are specific to producing placards, ID plates, spray masks and wire stamping.

Unique Skills

• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Purpose

Create and produce placards, identification plates, & vinyl spray painting masks; perform wire stamping and may include final placard installation. May assist engineering in defining placard specifications and by creating graphics and descriptions that engineering can directly use in the engineering placard specification documents.

Level I Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Required to read and interpret completions customer specifications and engineering drawings / specifications to determine the proper color, font, dimension, and materials required to create and install aircraft placards or identification plates, and to create spray masking, as well as perform wire stamping.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, PDF files and Gerber Omega software to accurately draw, layout, and produce aircraft placards. Additional software or machine operating systems may become required as equipment needs dictate.
• Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per exterior markings drawings requirements for exterior paint application on aircraft.
• Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation of all work to include traceability of materials used during manufacturing to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements.
• Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet all engineering requirements which may include installation.
• Operating Equipment Categories:
• Category 1: Programmable Gerber or other foil printer.
• Category 2: Programmable sign cutting equipment, Programmable engraver.
• Category 3: Miscellaneous equipment: Wire stamper, Inkjet printer, etc.
• Performs daily maintenance on equipment used.
• Complies with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies.
• Adapts to sudden changes in schedule and priorities.
• Contributes to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques.
• Monitors and maintains department materials inventory.
• Monitors aircraft schedules to support materials requirement.

Level II Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Required to read and interpret Completions customer specifications and engineering drawings / specifications to determine the proper color, font, dimension, and materials required to create and install aircraft placards or identification plates, and to create spray masking, as well as perform wire stamping.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, pdf files and Gerber Omega software to accurately draw, layout, and produce aircraft placards. Additional software or machine operating systems may become required as equipment needs dictate.
• Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per Exterior Markings Drawings requirements for exterior paint application on aircraft.
• Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation of all work to include traceability of materials used during manufacturing to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements.
• Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet all engineering requirements which may include installation.
• Operating Equipment Categories:
• Category 1: Programmable Gerber or other foil printer.
• Category 2: Programmable sign cutting equipment, Programmable engraver.
• Category 3: Miscellaneous equipment: Wire stamper, Inkjet printer, etc.
• Performs daily maintenance on equipment used.
• Complies with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies.
• Adapts to sudden changes in schedule and priorities.
• Contributes to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques.
• Monitors and maintains department materials inventory.
• Monitors aircraft schedules to support materials requirement.

Level IV (i.e., Sr) Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Assists engineering in defining placard specifications and by creating graphics and descriptions that engineering can directly use in the engineering placard specification documents.
• Coordinates operations and support with outside departments to include off site departments as required.
• Assists and trains lower-level technicians.
• Required to read and interpret Completions customer specifications and engineering drawings / specifications to determine the proper color, font, dimension, and materials required to create and install aircraft placards or identification plates, and to create spray masking, as well as perform wire stamping.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, pdf files and Gerber Omega software to accurately draw, layout, and produce aircraft placards. Additional software or machine operating systems may become required as equipment needs dictate.
• Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per Exterior Markings Drawings requirements for exterior paint application on aircraft.
• Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation of all work to include traceability of materials used during manufacturing to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements.
• Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet all engineering requirements which may include installation.
• Operating Equipment Categories:
• Category 1: Programmable Gerber or other foil printer.
• Category 2: Programmable sign cutting equipment, Programmable engraver.
• Category 3: Miscellaneous equipment: Wire stamper, Inkjet printer, etc.
• Performs daily maintenance on equipment used.
• Complies with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies.
• Adapts to sudden changes in schedule and priorities.
• Contributes to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques.
• Monitors and maintains department materials inventory.
• Monitors aircraft schedules to support materials requirement.

Other Requirements

• Possess a working knowledge of policies and procedures manual, inspection procedures manual, and pertinent process specifications.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Performs other duties as assigned.