RS Placard & Part Tech Sr

Gulfstream Aerospace; Greenville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Appleton, WI, seeks a RS Placard & Part Tech Sr to read engineering drawings, select materials, and produce placards, ID plates, and spray masks for aircraft.

Under limited supervision, operate Adobe Illustrator and Gerber Omega to draw and produce placards, maintain FAA documentation, and coordinate with engineering and other departments. Shift: First; travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings / specs to determine color, font, dimensions and materials for placards.
• Produce placards, identification plates, vinyl spray masks, and perform wire stamping under supervision.
• Assist engineering in defining placard specifications and create graphics for engineering docs.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret customer specifications and drawings to determine placard details.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, pdf files and Gerber Omega to draw and produce placards.
• Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per Exterior Markings Drawings for exterior paint on Gulfstream aircraft.
• Produce placards in foreign languages to meet registration requirements.
• Maintain documentation and traceability of materials for FAA compliance.
• Verify placards meet engineering requirements and perform installations as needed.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and adhere to SOPs and safety policies.
• Support Lean Six Sigma and other process improvements to reduce costs.
• Monitor materials inventory and support scheduling for production.

Skills

Placard production

Gulfstream placards knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Foil printer

Sign cutter

Engraver

Wire stamper

Adobe Illustrator

Gerber Omega

Job description

RS Placard & Part Tech Srin GAC Appleton

Unique Skills

• Maintains knowledge of current firmware requirements and produces Gulfstream placard variations accurately and efficiently.


• Effectively researches aircraft drawings to locate and verify approved placards for specific aircraft serial numbers.


• Utilizes CMP to progress and inspect aircraft placards as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years graphic design experience and proficiency on all major shop equipment to include Foil printer, sign cutter, engraver, and wire stamper. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications that are specific to producing placards, ID plates, spray masks and wire stamping. Position Purpose:Under very limited supervision, create and produce placards, identification plates, vinyl spray painting masks, and perform wire stamping, may include final placard installation. Tech Sr requires 4 years experience with graphic design and proficiency with all Placard/Marking shop equipment. Also, 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.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

1. 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 .


2. 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 .


3. Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per Exterior Markings Drawings requirements for exterior paint application on Gulfstream aircraft .


4. Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements .


5. Maintain proper documentation of all work to include traceability of materials used during manufacturing to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements .


6. Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet all engineering requirements which may include installation .


7. 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 .

1. Performs daily maintenance on equipment used .


2. Complies with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies .


3. Adapts to sudden changes in schedule and priorities .


4. Contributes to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques .


5. Monitors and maintains department materials inventory .


6. Monitors aircraft schedules to support materials requirements .

Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements:

1. Possess a working knowledge of the Gulfstream Policies and Procedures manual, Inspection Procedures manual, and pertinent Process Specifications.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235907

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/02/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.