Repair Technician

VT Volant Aerospace; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Burlington, WA, is seeking a Decorative Laminate Technician responsible for preparing and applying decorative finishes to aircraft interior panels. The role involves operation of preparation equipment, compliance with safety standards, and maintaining quality control. Candidates should have a strong understanding of hand tools and be able to document their work accurately. This position emphasizes timely delivery and adherence to company protocols.

Qualifications

• Understanding of hand shop tools and maintenance equipment usage.
• Ability to fill out documentation accurately.
• Strive to meet delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Mask, sand, and prepare panels for decorative application.
• Apply adhesive compounds for final decorative application.
• Train to maintain required skills for the job.

Skills

Ability to read and understand drawings

Operation of preparation equipment

Knowledge of safety regulations

Tools

Table saw

Drill

Sander

Job description

Summary

The Decorative Laminate Technician is directly responsible to the Operations Manager. The Decorative Laminate Technician is responsible for the timely and efficient maintenance, repair, and overhaul in the Repair Department and to assist in the manufacturing assembly department when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft interior panels for decorative application.
• Apply adhesive compounds in preparation for final decorative application.
• Operate and maintain all types of preparation equipment.
• Fabricate all parts in a manner that is compliant with the appropriate drawings, process specifications and technical data prior to Quality Control (QC) reviewing for conformity.
• Rework all parts to correct any Quality Control inspection findings.
• Train to obtain and maintain an adequate knowledge of skills required to perform the work including, but not limited to: ability to read and understand OEM/Volant assembly and detail drawings; read and understand process and materials specifications, and the use of calibrated equipment etc.
• Strive to meet or exceed established delivery schedules and notify the Operations Manager in advance of any potential slippage. Ensure the On-Time Delivery expectation is met as noted on the Volant Quality Objectives.
• Ensure that all company documentation (e.g. Production Orders, Inventory Requests etc.) are accurately filled out at the time that each step is completed. Failing to fill in completed steps or filling in steps ahead of completion are not acceptable.
• Ensure that job clock ins in AvSight are accurately made throughout the work day. It is not acceptable to not be clocked in on a job during work hours; accuracy must be of paramount concern.
• Assist the Operations Manager in ensuring all safety, regulatory and federal requirements are maintained and met. As daily floor personnel, the technician is often the first person to encounter safety or job hazard conditions that must be reported and resolved.
• Maintain a clean and organized department. Perform all scheduled maintenance as dictated by the VT Volant Cleaning and Maintenance manual. Ensure that manual requirements are properly documented and completed in a timely fashion.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Budgetary Control

None

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: The technician needs a thorough understanding of basic hand shop tools (e.g. table saw, drill, sander). Thorough understanding of drawings and data, ability to follow detailed instruction is necessa